Brandon Blackstock learned he had cancer following his divorce from Kelly Clarkson.

The late talent manager, who died on Aug. 7 at age 48, “was diagnosed after the divorce,” a source told People .

Blackstock and Clarkson, 43, married in 2013 and shared two children: daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9. He was also father to two other children, Savannah and Seth Blackstock, from his first marriage to Melissa Ashworth. 6

Seven years into his and Clarkson’s marriage, the “Since U Been Gone” singer filed for divorce in 2020, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was finalized in 2022, with Clarkson granted primary custody of the children.

In a statement obtained by The Post, Blackstock’s family announced his passing following a yearslong private battle with cance

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