The official cause of death for Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has been revealed. In initial reports regarding his death, it was revealed that Blackstock, who was married to the singer and daytime talk show host,

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.