Kelly Clarkson's ex husband and father of her two children, Brandon Blackstock, has died, and the family's loss makes their last Instagram posts even sadder.

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock’s relationship was full of ups and downs. The exes were married for almost 10 years before they finalized their divorce in 2022. Clarkson, 43, and Blackstock, who passed away at age 48 on Thursday, Aug. 7, share kids River Rose, 11, and Remington “Remy” Alexander, 9.

The ‘Miss Independent’ artist filed for divorce in 2020 after she and Brandon quarantined together at their Montana ranch during the COVID-19 pandemic.