Brandon Blackstock Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle, Reba McEntire Mourns Stepson

Brandon Blackstock, the stepson of country star Reba McEntire and former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, passed away at age 48 after a more than three-year battle with cancer. Despite McEntire's divorce from Narvel Blackstock in 2015, she maintained a close, loving relationship with Brandon and his siblings, considering them her own children. In March, just five months before his death, Brandon reunited with McEntire, her boyfriend Rex Linn, and family at RodeoHouston, where they shared cherished moments together. McEntire has publicly expressed her affection for Brandon over the years, emphasizing that she never saw him as just a stepson but as her own son, and she has also maintained a supportive friendship with Clarkson following their divorce. Kelly Clarkson confirmed that she and McEntire continue to share a strong bond, communicating regularly and understanding the complexities of life. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time as they mourn Brandon's loss.