Brandon Blackstock’s heartbreaking death at 48 has left fans and family in mourning. Best known as Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and Reba McEntire’s former stepson, Brandon quietly battled cancer for over three years. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind four children—River, Remington, Savannah, and Seth. A respected music manager, he once guided the careers of major stars including Blake Shelton and Clarkson herself. While he kept his illness private, his legacy lives on through his children and work in country music. His passing has sparked trending searches around his cause of death, family ties, and past marriage.