The family of Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and the father of her two children, shared the tragic news that Blackstock has died at 48 from cancer.

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

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,