Brandon Blackstock, renowned Hollywood talent manager and former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, has passed away at the age of 48. His family confirmed the news on August 7, 2025, sharing that he was surrounded by loved ones.
Blackstock had four children—River and Remington with Clarkson, and Savannah and Seth from a previous marriage—and had also become a grandfather in recent years. His career in the entertainment industry included managing top artists such as Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton. He was also the stepson of country music legend Reba McEntire, who was married to his father, Narvel Blackstock, until 2015.
