Despite her divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson is prioritizing her family above her career. On August 6, 2025, the “Because of You” artist postponed her Las Vegas shows because of Brandon’s illness, and she needed to be “fully present” for their children. Just one day later, he died. So, what exactly was wrong with Brandon?

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,

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, has passed away after a three-year cancer battle, his family said in a statement. The Silver Bow County Coroner, Dan Hollis, confirmed to TODAY.com that Blackstock's cause of death was melanoma and the manner of death was natural causes.