Kelly Clarkson decided to take some time off from her talk show while her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, was sick with cancer in February and March 2025. Blackstock died months later on Aug. 7. That same day,

Many of Kelly Clarkson’s fans likely remember Brandon Blackstock for fighting with the American Idol alum over their Montana ranch during their divorce and, while the couple certainly went through some contentious times,

Blackstock has passed away following a secret three-year battle with cancer, a family spokesperson revealed in a statement.