Seizures Have been Main Cause Behind Passing

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We have now an replace on the dying of Brandon Blackstock.

The 48-year previous enterprise supervisor, who can be the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson and stepson of Reba McEntire, died final week on the age of 48.

Now, Folks Journal has obtained the official dying certificates for Blackstock.

In line with this official doc, Blackstock died at 11:13 a.m. at his house in Butte, Montana on August 7.

The doc additionally listed his explanation for dying as malignant melanoma, a type of pores and skin most cancers, and the way of dying as pure causes, confirming what Silver Bow County Coroner Dan Hollis beforehand instructed leisure information shops.

Blackstock had most cancers for 3 years — whereas seizures had been listed as “important circumstances contributing to dying however not ensuing within the underlying trigger.”

That is the primary time we’ve heard in regards to the seizures.

No post-mortem was carried out and Blackstock was cremated, primarily based on a studying of this identical dying certificates.

Blackstock shared kids River Rose, 11, and Remington “Remy” Alexander, 9, with the unique American Idol winner on the time of his passing.

Clarkson has not but commented in regards to the tragedy.

“It’s with nice disappointment that we share the information that Brandon Blackstock has handed away,” his rep mentioned after this unhappy growth.

“Brandon bravely battled most cancers for greater than three years. He handed away peacefully and was surrounded by household.”

Clarkson took a prolonged hiatus from her discuss present this winter resulting from Blackstock’s sickness after which postponed her Las Vegas residency a day earlier than he died.

McEntire, for her half, was married to Brandon’s dad Narvel Blackstock from 1989 to 2015.

“There isn’t a one else like him, and I’m grateful for the time we had collectively,” the artist wrote this week in a tribute. “His legacy and laughter can be carried on by way of his household.

“Relaxation in peace cowboy. Completely happy trails to you til we meet once more.”

Insiders beforehand instructed Folks that Clarkson is in deep mourning over this loss, regardless of her estrangement from Blackstock within the wake of their divorce.

“Kelly and Brandon had their ups and downs, however on the finish of the day, he was the daddy of her kids and she or he is completely heartbroken for them,” this supply mentioned.

“Her children are her whole world, and she or he’s staying robust for his or her sake.”