Brandon’s illness made headlines on August 6, 2025, when Kelly announced the postponement of her Vegas residency. Just one day later, he died. Find out what happened to him.

Brandon Blackstock, former talent manager and ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, died from melanoma, a form of skin cancer.

The talent manager “passed away peacefully at his home in Butte, Mont., on Aug. 7 under hospice care surrounded by his family.”