A lot of questions have surrounded Kelly Clarkson over the past several months due to absences from her talk show and canceled concert dates. An unfortunate explanation came on August 7, when it was revealed that her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died of cancer after a private three-year battle. So what did the 48-year-old’s final months look like? An insider describes a peaceful life for Blackstock in Montana, where he reportedly felt most “at home.”
Many of Kelly Clarkson’s fans likely remember Brandon Blackstock for fighting with the American Idol alum over their Montana ranch during their divorce and, while the couple certainly went through some contentious times, his diagnosis changed their perspective. She allowed their two children to spend more time with their dad at his home, with US Weekly reporting that Blackstock enjoyed the tranquility of Big Sky Country. They said:
