Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s cause of death revealed

Clarkson shared that Blackstock had been ill for a year the day before his death was announced.

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Aug 7, 2025Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dead at 48 after private cancer battle
  2. Aug 11, 2025Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s cause of death revealed
  3. Aug 13, 2025Widow Dolly Parton shares heartfelt advice for Kelly Clarkson after Brandon Blackstock’s death

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Last development · Aug 13, 2025 — Widow Dolly Parton shares heartfelt advice for Kelly Clarkson after Brandon Blackstock’s death

How each side is putting it

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Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 414d ago

Brandon Blackstock's cause of death revealed, confirming details about cancer battle

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Rolling Stone, NBC News
Rolling StoneLeft· 418d ago

Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Dead at 48

NBC NewsLean Left· 418d ago

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dead at 48

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 418d ago

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and father of her 2 children, dead at 48

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 418d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48

Latin TimesLean Left· 418d ago

Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Dies at 48: Who Was Brandon Blackstock?

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Ran by 6 outlets· NBC10 Philadelphia, NBC4 Washington, +4 more
NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 413d ago

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's cause of death is melanoma, coroner says

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 413d ago

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's cause of death is melanoma, coroner says

NBC New YorkLean Left· 413d ago

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's cause of death is melanoma, coroner says

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 414d ago

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's cause of death is melanoma, coroner says

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 414d ago

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's cause of death is melanoma, coroner says

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 414d ago

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's cause of death is melanoma, coroner says

The ColumbianCenter· 413d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s cause of death revealed

Ran by 2 outlets· CBS 19 Tyler, KAGS Bryan
CBS 19 TylerCenter· 413d ago

Cause of death released for Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock

KAGS BryanCenter· 413d ago

Cause of death released for Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock

Ran by 2 outlets· NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC Los Angeles
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 415d ago

Inside Brandon Blackstock's bond with stepmom Reba McEntire

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 415d ago

Inside Brandon Blackstock's bond with stepmom Reba McEntire

Ran by 5 outlets· NBC Los Angeles, NBC10 Philadelphia, +3 more
NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 416d ago

How Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock navigated co-parenting

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 416d ago

How Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock navigated co-parenting

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 416d ago

How Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock navigated co-parenting

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 416d ago

How Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock navigated co-parenting

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 416d ago

How Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock navigated co-parenting

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New York PostLean Right· 412d ago

Widow Dolly Parton shares heartfelt advice for Kelly Clarkson after Brandon Blackstock’s death

Fox NewsRight· 412d ago

Kelly Clarkson's late ex Brandon Blackstock valued cowboy way of life in emotional obituary

Fox NewsRight· 412d ago

Dolly Parton gives Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire advice on coping with grief after Brandon Blackstock's death

New York PostLean Right· 414d ago

Kelly Clarkson breaks down crying in viral video days before ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death

Fox NewsRight· 414d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's cause of death revealed

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Entertainment WeeklyLean Left· 412d ago

Dolly Parton offers advice for Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire as they grieve Brandon Blackstock

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 414d ago

Cause of Death of Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Revealed by Coroner

Entertainment WeeklyLean Left· 414d ago

Brandon Blackstock's cause of death revealed

VarietyLean Left· 418d ago

Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband and Talent Manager Brandon Blackstock Dies at 48

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 418d ago

Brandon Blackstock, Talent Manager and Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband, Dies at 48 After Battle With Cancer

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