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,

Blackstock has passed away following a secret three-year battle with cancer, a family spokesperson revealed in a statement.

Clarkson, the "American Idol" star who shared two children with Blackstock, had just announced she was stepping away from concerts to support her family.