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Brandon Blackstock — a talent manager best known for having been both the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson and the former stepson of Reba McEntire — has passed away.

He was 48 years old.

The very sad news was broken not long after Clarkson canceled a number of dates on her Las Vegas residency to her ex-spouse’s illness.

“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” a rep for the family said in a statement on Thursday.

The cause of death was then revealed as follows:

“Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”

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