What did the final months look like for Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband? A lot of questions have surrounded Kelly Clarkson over the past several months due to absences from her talk show and canceled concert dates.

Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager and former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 48.

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock shared nearly seven years of marriage, two children, and countless memories before divorcing in 2020—and before Brandon’s passing in 2025.