"I lost a piece of my heart": Savannah Blackstock, daughter of Brandon Blackstock, shares a tribute to her father days after his passing

Brandon Blackstock's daughter, Savannah, is finally opening up about her father after his passing. In an Instagram post uploaded on August 19, the 23-year-old wrote:

"My daddy never fell short of making my dreams come true. No matter how high or how far, he made a way. Not only did he make my dreams come true, he chased them with me."

Calling Brandon Blackstock her cheerleader, Savannah also shared that he was her best friend and the person she looked forward to talking to every day. Blackstock, the former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, passed away on August 7 at the age of 48. According to USA Today, his cause of death was melanoma.

Savannah said that in the last six months, her dad had helped her grow in faith. They spent time reading the word together, and before he passed, he gave her the greatest gift, which she mentioned as:

"The gift of knowing where he is today, in Heaven with our Savior."

Ending her tribute, she wrote:

"I lost a piece of my heart and my favorite Cowboy, but Heaven gained an angel. I’m so thankful for the time I did have and I can’t wait for eternity. I love you daddy and I will miss you indefinitely."

The post included photos of Brandon with Savannah’s husband and kids, along with pictures of him with Savannah.

Brandon Blackstock's ex-wife, Melissa Ashworth, honors his memory

A week before Savannah's tribute, Brandon Blackstock's ex-wife, Melissa, also posted a tribute on her Instagram, where she wrote:

"On May 29, 1999 I married the man who would become the father of my children. Brandon was full of charm, witt, and just an absolute gentleman who happened to wear cowboy boots, wrangler jeans, and a cowboy hat."

Calling him the best father, Melissa said that Brandon made sure his children knew where he was now after his passing. Continuing the statement, she wrote:

"Nothing is lost when you know where it is” and Brandon is with Jesus his Savior. Savannah, Seth, and our grandchildren are the best parts of who Brandon and I are. Thank you all for your prayers and condolences. ✝️"

Before marrying Kelly Clarkson in 2013, Brandon was married to Melissa Ashworth. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2012, and together they had two children, Savannah and Seth.

Melissa's son, Seth, also paid tribute to his late father, according to E! Online. The statement read:

"Words can’t describe how proud of you I am on raising me and your 3 other kids. You were a father, a son, a brother, and most importantly my best friend. You’ll have to watch me grow up from a Birds Eye view now buts [sic] that’s ok with me."

Closing the tribute statement, he wrote:

"I love you so much and can’t wait to throw a line in the water with you again. Love you dad. Be good or good at it."

Brandon Blackstock's family remembers the late talent manager

Brandon's family has begun speaking out and sharing memories of the talent manager on social media following his passing. His brother, Shelby Blackstock, son of Reba McEntire and Narvel Blackstock, also remembered him in a post on Instagram, writing:

"Yesterday, we lost a brother, a father, a grandfather, and a son. Brandon Blackstock was an irreplaceable part of our family—funny, bright, and full of life—and he will be deeply missed."

Talking about Brandon, he said his brother taught him many things and gave him lots of memories that he will always keep. He added that he knows Brandon is always with him in every part of his life, and he can feel him nearby.

Adding to the tribute, he wrote:

"And although it may annoy you, you’ll have to watch me do it all just a little better, a little smoother, and —let’s be honest— looking far more handsome than you ever could in the process. 😏"

Along with Shelby, Reba, the mother of Shelby and stepmother of Brandon, also shared a tribute post:

"Last week, my stepson/oldest son Brandon Blackstock went home to be with God. His struggle is over and he is in eternal peace in God’s presence. There is no one else like him, and I’m thankful for the time we had together."

She ended her statement by saying that Brandon Blackstock’s memory and joy will live on with his family, wishing him peace and happy trails until they meet again.

Taking to his Instagram, Brandon's father, Narvel Blackstock, also remembered the late son with a black and white photo of them together. The caption of the post read:

"I love you buddy!!! I will miss you forever."

As of now, Brandon Blackstock’s ex-wife, Kelly Clarkson, has not made any public statement about her late ex-husband. On August 19, she shared NBC’s Instagram story of Songs & Stories With Kelly Clarkson featuring the Jonas Brothers. The show premiered on August 19 on NBC.

Her last Instagram post was uploaded on August 7, announcing the cancellation of her August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas with the caption:

"While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them. I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding."

The family also remembered Brandon Blackstock through a gathering in Montana, according to Us Weekly. Mentioning the details, a source further revealed to Us Weekly that:

"Brandon’s closest friends and family gathered over the weekend for a few days to celebrate his life in the place he loved most. It was very private. His partner, Brittney [Marie Jones], his family and his closest friends spent time at his home sharing memories of Brandon and remembering how much he meant to them."

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