Kelly Clarkson is mourning the loss of her former husband, Brandon Blackstock, who passed away after battling cancer at the age of 48.
The singer is devastated, especially for their two children, as she deals with the emotional aftermath of his tragic death.
“Kelly always remained supportive of him when she learned about his illness,” a source told People magazine. “She has handled the situation with grace, even when it became evident earlier this year that Brandon’s health was deteriorating. She is heartbroken for the children.”
Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, passed away after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 48.
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Despite their publicized divorce, Clarkson has always prioritized stability for their children, River Rose and Remington Alexander.
“The divorce was extremely challenging for her — messy, painful, and something she deeply regretted,” the source revealed. “However, she made sure to shield her kids from any negativity. She never spoke ill of Brandon in front of them.”
Kelly Clarkson’s focus has always been on maintaining stability for her children, River Rose and Remington Alexander.
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A spokesperson for Blackstock’s family issued a heartfelt statement to Fox News Digital following his passing.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brandon Blackstock. He bravely fought cancer for over three years. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers and kindly request privacy for the family during this challenging time.”
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock were married in 2013 and separated in 2020.
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Clarkson announced the postponement of her remaining Las Vegas residency shows due to a family emergency.
Brandon Blackstock, Reba McEntire’s former stepson.
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Clarkson and Blackstock tied the knot in 2013, having met earlier through Blackstock’s father, Narvel Blackstock, who managed Clarkson’s music career. They welcomed their daughter, River Rose, in 2014 and their son, Remington Alexander, in 2016.
In 2020, Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock, who also served as her manager.
Kelly Clarkson and her children, River Rose Blackstock and Remington Alexander Blackstock, at her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony in 2022.
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Their divorce was finalized in 2022, with Clarkson gaining primary custody of their children and paying Blackstock $45,000 per month in child support.
In 2023, Clarkson secured a legal victory when a California labor commissioner ruled that Blackstock owed her $2,641,374 for overstepping his managerial role and making unauthorized deals.
Title: Historic Space Launch Successful: SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Docks at International Space Station
In a historic moment for space exploration, the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station on Sunday. This marks the first crewed mission for SpaceX and the first time a private company has sent astronauts to the ISS.
The capsule, carrying NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday. After a 19-hour journey, the Crew Dragon docked autonomously with the ISS, demonstrating the capabilities of SpaceX’s spacecraft.
This mission, named Demo-2, is a crucial step in NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, which aims to reduce reliance on Russian spacecraft for transporting astronauts to the ISS. The success of this mission could pave the way for more commercial spaceflights in the future.
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk expressed his excitement over the successful docking, calling it a “dream come true.” Behnken and Hurley will now join the current ISS crew for a stay of up to four months before returning to Earth.
The Crew Dragon capsule is scheduled to remain docked at the ISS until August, when it will return the astronauts safely back to Earth. This successful mission represents a significant milestone in the future of space travel and opens up new possibilities for collaboration between NASA and private companies.
