Brandon Blackstock has passed away at the age of 48 after a prolonged battle with cancer, according to reports. He was a respected figure in the music management world and managed various musicians like Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts, and his ex-partner, Kelly Clarkson.
While he had been entangled in divorce settlement claims from his marriage to Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock was able to build himself an impressive financial portfolio. Apart from his talent management work, he also worked on various television projects that added to his wealth. Brandon also had several real estate investments to his name, which complemented his earnings from other endeavors.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, at the time of his death, Brandon Blackstock's net worth was $10 million.
Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson's divorce
Brandon is the son of Narvel Blackstock, another prominent music manager. He followed in his father's footsteps and used his contacts in the entertainment sector to come up with a successful career at Starstruck Entertainment. He also pursued a career in television, where he produced films that showed off his diversified talents.
Brandon is most well recognized by his marriage to Kelly Clarkson, with whom he was married for almost seven years before the divorce. The divorce had steep financial consequences for the talent manager, as he was ordered to pay a hefty fine along with spousal support to Kelly after their divorce.
The duo also owned a property in Montana, for which Brandon was given a 5% stake in the aftermath of their divorce. Additionally, Kelly also accused her ex-partner of misappropriating the funds he got during the time he served as her manager. The lawsuit was eventually finalized with a November 2023 ruling requiring Brandon to repay $2.6 million to Clarkson for commissions collected from deals that were deemed improper.
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon also share two children, and the news of the latter's death was confirmed in a statement released to PEOPLE. The statement read as follows:
"It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away. Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time."
Brandon was 48 at the time of his death, and the cause of his demise has been identified as cancer. Kelly has reportedly canceled several upcoming shows in Las Vegas to focus on supporting her family during this difficult period.