Blackstock Blackstock was diagnosed with cancer after the divorce of Kelly Clarkson

Blackstock learned that he had cancer after his divorce from Kelly Clarkson.

The late talent director, who died on August 7, at the age of 48, “was diagnosed after divorce”, which is a source People said.

Blackstock and Clarkson, 43, Married in 2013 Two children participated: Nahr’s daughter, 11 years old, and his son Remington, 9 years old. He was also the father of two other children, Savana and Seith Blackstock, from his first marriage to Melissa Ashworth.

Seven years after his marriage, Clarson, a singer “Since I went” to divorce in 2020, cited differences that cannot be reconciled to you. Their divorce was completed in 2022, with Clarkson gave the initial nursery for children.

In a statement obtained by The Post, Blackstock family Declare After a special battle for years with cancer.

“It is very sad that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock died,” the statement said. Brandon fought with the courage of cancer for more than three years.

They concluded and concluded that “he died in peace and was surrounded by the family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.”

sources TMZ said Blackstock was fighting skin cancer, a dangerous form of skin cancer, and died Thursday morning.

On the day before the tragic death of Blackstock, Clarkson Delay the rest August offers from her stay in Las Vegas.

She explained that BlackStock was suffering from health problems and that she needed to focus on caring for their children.

Unfortunately, I need to postpone the rest of the August Studio session in Las Vegas, a “stronger” striker. She wrote on Instagram to her On August 6.

“Although I usually keep my own personal life, last year, my child’s father was sick, and at this moment, I need to be completely present for them.”

Clarkson concluded, “I am sincerely sorry for everyone who bought tickets for offers, and I appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”

In the wake of Blackstock’s death, another source told Clarkson It was “destroyed” For their children since her former husband received his diagnosis.

“When I discovered that he was sick, I remained a protection for him,” The port said. “Kelly has always tried to keep elegant things. It has become clear earlier this year that Brandon was not fine. It was destroyed for children.”

Although the previous two Divorce was full of dramaThe source confirmed that the winner “American Idol” remained focused on maintaining Blackstock’s relationship with their children.

The source added that the source: “The source” was that the divorce was very difficult for her … but she was always winning the best possible relationship with their father. “

The sources will continue Make sure the sixth page Blackstock was secretly fighting cancer, and that Clarkson was wandering at work while caring for her ex -husband behind the scenes.

The source said: “It was very stressful and sad.” “Kelly was working hard, as well as Brandon’s care. Despite her difficult divorce, he was still the man who loved her and still her children’s father.”