Misfortune befalls Kelly Clarkson as her former spouse succumbs to a severe ailment
In a tragic turn of events, Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of renowned singer Kelly Clarkson, has passed away at the age of 48. The news of his death, confirmed by his spokesperson to US media, has sent shockwaves through the celebrity world.
Blackstock, who had been battling melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer, for over three years, passed away peacefully at his home in Butte, Montana, under hospice care, surrounded by family. Seizures were noted as significant contributing conditions but not the underlying cause of death. The manner of death was natural causes, and no autopsy was performed.
Melanoma begins in melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells, and is often caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, such as sunlight or tanning beds. It is considered one of the deadliest skin cancers due to its potential to spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. About 8,000 people die annually in the U.S. from melanoma.
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock have two children together: daughter River Rose, born in 2014, and son Remington Alexander, born in 2016. The news of Blackstock's death has understandably affected them deeply, and Clarkson has emphasized the need to be present for her children during this difficult time.
Clarkson, who currently resides in New York City with her family, has postponed the remaining "Studio Session" concerts in Las Vegas to support her family. She hosts a daily talk show, "The Kelly Clarkson Show", in New York City.
Brandon Blackstock also leaves behind his children Savannah and Seth from a previous marriage. The statement from Blackstock's spokesperson asked for thoughts and prayers and respect for the family's privacy during this difficult time. No further details about funeral arrangements have been released.
[1] US Media Report: Brandon Blackstock's Death Confirmed [2] American Cancer Society: Melanoma
- Brandon Blackstock, who was battling the serious form of skin cancer, melanoma, for over three years, passed away peacefully at his home in Butte, Montana, under hospice care, surrounded by family.
- Melanoma, a type of cancer that begins in melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells, is often caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and can spread to other parts of the body, making it one of the deadliest skin cancers.
- Kelly Clarkson, the renowned singer and ex-wife of Brandon Blackstock, has postponed the remaining "Studio Session" concerts in Las Vegas to support her family, following the tragic news of Blackstock's death from melanoma.
