Kelly Clarkson grapples with significant remorse over the demise of her ex-partner, Brandon Blackstock. The health calamity that led to his death, she finds herself persistently contemplating as a devastating double blow.
Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Passes Away Due to Cancer
Brandon Blackstock, the former husband of American singer Kelly Clarkson, passed away on August 7, 2025, at the age of 48, following a battle with malignant melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer[1][2].
Blackstock and Clarkson were married for seven years before their divorce in 2020. During their marriage, they had two children together. The details about how Blackstock's cancer diagnosis affected their divorce settlement have not been publicly disclosed. However, Clarkson postponed her 2025 Las Vegas residency to focus on co-parenting their children during Blackstock's illness[2].
The family maintained privacy throughout his battle, and tributes emphasized respect for that privacy. The public record mainly focuses on their co-parenting and family privacy, with no specific public details on changes to the divorce settlement due to his illness or passing[2].
The divorce between Clarkson and Blackstock was not without legal acrimony over finances. Blackstock was ordered to return $2.6 million after overcharging Clarkson as a manager[3]. Later, Blackstock sued Clarkson, accusing her of unauthorized business deals[4].
Clarkson agreed to a massive one-off payment and monthly spousal support to Blackstock. She was also required to pay Blackstock a certain amount in monthly child support until their children turn 18[5].
Clarkson has expressed feelings of guilt over Blackstock's death, questioning if the stress of their divorce might have impacted his health. She has been focusing on their two children to work through her emotions[6]. Despite feeling bad after Blackstock's death, being there for her children is helping her cope with the onslaught of emotions[7].
References: 1. CNN 2. People 3. TMZ 4. The Blast 5. The Sun 6. ET Canada 7. Entertainment Tonight
