Kelly Clarkson ‘destroyed’ for children after ex-spouse death: Source (exclusive)

Kelly Clarkson continues to prioritize their two children after Death of their father, Brandon Blackstock.

A source tells people that the singer writer has “been destroyed” for her Kids River, 11 and Remington, 9Like their father, who died on Thursday, August 7 at the age of 48, cancer met for three years in private.

“When she found out that he was ill, she remained protective for him for their sake,” says the source. “Kelly has always tried to keep things. It became clear earlier this year that Brandon was not good. She has been destroyed for the children.”

Clarkson, 43, applied for divorce from Blackstock, a talent manager, 2020 after seven years of marriage, and their split was completed two years later. Although their divorce was sharp and the two were later involved in various legal procedures, the source says that Clarkson knew the importance of her children’s relationship with her father.

“The divorce was extremely difficult for her – messy, painful and something she felt horrible about,” says the source. “But she always wanted her child to have the best relationship with her father. She never talked badly about Brandon to the children.”

2023, Clarkson Opened about co -parents With Blackstock and repeated that her children and their feelings were her highest priority.

“I ask my kids every night when we snuggle and add them to bed,” are you happy? And if you are not, what can make you happier? “” Said Clarkson at Angie Martinez’s IRL Podcast. “Especially the last two years … It kills me (but) I want them to be honest so I never say: ‘Oh god, don’t tell me that,’ but many times that would be like, “I’m just really sad. I wish mom and dad were in the same house. ‘They’re really honest about it. I raise that kind of individual. ”

She continued, “I’m just sitting there and I am,” I get it. I also come from a divorced family. I get it. It sucks. But we will train it. And you are so loved by both of us. “

2021 Clarkson said on his talk show that Share parental details Was “tough”, but there were things she and Blackstock agreed.

“It’s tough … I know with me and Brandon, it’s just a difficult thing because we are in different places, and it’s like, we both agree on the most important things, but it’s hard when you are not together all the time, for me personally,” she said, “as long as you make sure it’s about the children and their best interests.”

A representative of the family announced Blackstock’s death on August 7 in a statement that revealed that he would “lose fighting cancer for more than three years.”

“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” reads the statement. “Brandon bravely fought cancer for more than three years. He died peacefully and was surrounded by the family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s integrity during this very difficult time.”

Blackstock had not publicly shared his diagnosis before his death, although Clarkson revealed he was ‘sick’ In a statement shared on Wednesday, August 6.

Clarkson wrote on Instagram at that time that she would postpone her Las Vegas residence to be “completely present” for her children.

“While I normally keep my personal life private, the past year, my child’s father has been ill and right now I have to be completely present to them,” she wrote in a statement. “I’m genuinely sorry for everyone who bought tickets for the show and I appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”

The “stronger” singer Missed several sections by her talk show, Kelly Clarkson -ShowEarlier this year to a large extent due to Blackstock’s disease, several sources told people.