On August 7, 2025, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, passed away.
He was only 48.
Now, the former American Idol contestant is working to help their young children cope.
It is the one-year anniversary of his passing. That milestone cuts deep.
‘Kelly has done everything she can to be there’
Brandon Blackstock died after a battle with melanoma that ultimately claimed his life.
One year later, Page Six reports that “It’s been an incredibly emotional year for Kelly and the kids.”
River, their daughter, is 12. Remington or “Remy,” their son, is 10.
“Losing a parent at such a young age is something no child should ever have to go through,” the insider opined.
The source added: “Kelly has done everything she can to be there for River and Remy as they’ve navigated that loss.”
“Her focus has been making sure they feel loved, supported, and as stable as possible,” the insider described.
The source added that this is “while giving them the space to grieve in their own way.”
Loss is difficult at any age, but children usually have fewer coping mechanisms than adults when it comes to accepting the change.
Losing a parent like this can alter a child’s trajectory in life, changing how they view relationships and more.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healthy grieving. But, in most cases, giving someone space to process is a good idea.
