Following the passing of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who had battled skin cancer for about three years, Kelly Clarkson’s top priorities have been made public today.
Selfless singer Kelly Clarkson “remained protective” of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock – despite their split – for the sake of their children, sources have today claimed.
The musician is understood to be “devastated” following Brandon’s death to skin cancer at 48 although they’ve been divorced for twio years. Sources say Kelly, 43, is particularly sad for the two children she shared with Brandon; 11-year-old River, and nine-year-old Remington.
And it was for the benefit of the youngsters that Kelly, known for her songs Since U Been Gone and Miss Independent, had always been protective and watchful of Brandon in his final years. One insider told People: “When she found out that he was sick, she remained protective of him for their sake. Kelly has always tried to keep things classy. It became clear earlier this year that Brandon was not doing well. She’s been devastated for the kids.” It comes after model Danielle Lloyd announced she too has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
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Kelly was keen to “keep things classy” despite filing for divorce from Brandon, a talent manager, in 2020 after seven years of marriage. Their split was finalised two years later, and since then the media professional, originally from Fort Worth, Texas, was diagnosed with the cancer.
Although she faced challenges with her relationship and divorce, Kelly is said to have always prioritised little River and Remington. The source continued: “The divorce was incredibly difficult for her — messy, painful and something she felt terrible about. But she always wanted her kids to have the best relationship possible with their dad. She never spoke poorly about Brandon to the kids.”
Brandon, also from Fort Worth, kept his cancer journey secret from the press, with the family statement released following his death the first acknowledgment of it. They said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away.
Brandon bravely battled the disease for more than three years. He was surrounded by family and passed away peacefully. We appreciate your prayers and thoughts, and we ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy in this challenging time.
Despite the illness, Brandon and Kelly co-parented, seemingly putting the children before any differences. Kelly said, “Every night when we’re snuggling up and I put them to bed, I ask, Are you happy? ” in an interview from 2023. What might make you happier if you’re not?
Source: Mirror
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