Brandon Blackstock was diagnosed with cancer after Kelly Clarkson Divorce: Source (exclusive)

Brandon Blackstock learned about his cancer diagnosis after his divorce from Kelly Clarkson.

A source tells people that Blackstock, who died on August 7 at the age of 48, was “he was diagnosed after the divorce.” Blackstock and Clarkson43, married in 2013 and welcomed their daughter, river, now 11 and son, remington, now 9.

Seven years later, the singer writer applied for divorce and quoted incompatible differences. Their Divorce was completed two years later.

A representative of Blackstock’s family announced his death in A statement shared with people. “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 integrity of the family during this very difficult time. ”

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The day before Blackstock died, Clarkson postponed the August show from her Las Vegas residentRevealed that Blackstock had been “sick” and she needed to be 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.”

A source told people that Clarkson has “been destroyed” for his children In the midst of her ex-husband’s private illness.

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

Clarkson and Blackstock’s divorce were sharp and involved several legal procedures after completion. The American idol The winner knew how important the relationship her children, River and Remington, had with his father, which the source had.

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

Together with the children he shares with Clarkson, Blackstock was a father for the son, Seth and daughter, savannahfrom a previous marriage.