Brandon Blackstock Never Spoke About His Cancer Diagnosis Before His Death originally appeared on Parade. Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson 's ex-husband, died at age 48 on Thursday, August 7, after privately battling cancer for more than three years — a struggle that remained hidden from the public eye.

Brandon Blackstock dealt with a private health crisis for three years before he died on Thursday, Aug. 7. In announcing his death, a representative for the talent manager and his family revealed that Blackstock,

Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager and former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 48.