Brandon Blackstock passed away earlier today after a years-long battle with cancer. He was the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, former stepson of Reba McEntire, and father to four children. Learn more about Brandon, including the superstar country acts her managed, at the link in the comments.

Brandon Blackstock cancer death shocks family: Brandon Blackstock's quiet cancer  battle ends in heartbreak at 48 — family, fans, and Kelly Clarkson mourn -  The Economic Times

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and former manager, dead at  48 | Fox News