Brandon Blackstock, here with Kelly Clarkson at the Billboard Music Awards on May 20, 2018, has died of cancer. AP, May 20, 2018

NEW YORK — Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and talent manager, has died of cancer, his family said Thursday. He was 48.

“Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years,” a representative for the Blackstock family shared in a statement to The Associated Press. “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.”

Brandon Blackstock, here with Kelly Clarkson at the 25th annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Jan. 12, 2020, has died of cancer. AP, Jan. 12, 2020

The news was first reported by People magazine. On

See Full Page