Brandon Blackstock , a talent manager and Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband as well as Reba McEntire's stepson, has died at 48 after a battle with cancer.

Blackstock's family confirmed the death in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Aug. 7.

"It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," the statement read.

The news comes one day after Clarkson, 43, announced on social media that the August dates of her Las Vegas residency will be postponed while she tends to her family.

USA TODAY has reached out to Clarkson's reps for comment.

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Brandon Blackstock's cancer battle

Blackstock "bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surro

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