Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock’s, demise at simply 48 years outdated was already heartbreaking for many who liked him. Nonetheless, newly uncovered particulars from his official demise certificates paint an much more tragic image.

The doc confirms the previous music supervisor died from malignant melanoma, an aggressive type of pores and skin most cancers, with seizures listed as a contributing issue.

Passing peacefully at his Montana house, Blackstock’s remaining moments had been spent surrounded by household, forsaking a legacy now marked by each love and loss.

Following his demise, Dan Hollis, the Butte-Silver Bow County coroner in Montana, revealed that the expertise supervisor’s explanation for demise was pure and because of melanoma.

Over every week after the tragedy, Blackstock’s official demise certificates had lastly been launched.

Per the doc obtained by PEOPLE Journal, he handed away at about 11:13 am at his house in Butte, and his physique was cremated with out an post-mortem.

The certificates additionally confirmed the coroner’s report, itemizing the reason for demise as malignant melanoma, an aggressive type of pores and skin most cancers.

Along with the illness, seizures had been listed as “important circumstances contributing to demise however not ensuing within the underlying trigger.”

Blackstock battled melanoma for 3 years earlier than succumbing to the situation.

“It’s with nice disappointment that we share the information that Brandon Blackstock has handed away,” a household rep advised PEOPLE in an announcement on the time. “Brandon bravely battled most cancers for greater than three years.”

The household rep additionally shared that Blackstock died peacefully with these closest to him by his facet.

They appreciated the type messages and assist from the general public, whereas additionally asking for area and privateness as they navigate “this tough time.”

A supply additionally confirmed that the Texas native was recognized with the sickness following his divorce from Clarkson and was in hospice earlier than he died.

A day earlier than Brandon Blackson’s demise, Clarkson took to Instagram to disclose that the daddy of 4’s well being had taken a flip for the more severe.

“Sadly, I must postpone the rest of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” she defined.

The singer famous that whereas she wasn’t one to deliver her private life to the general public, it was vital for her to let followers know what was taking place.

“My youngsters’s father has been sick, and at this second, I have to be absolutely current for them. I’m sincerely sorry to everybody who purchased tickets to the exhibits, and I so recognize your grace, kindness, and understanding,” Clarkson completed.

Earlier than Blackstock’s demise, he and Clarkson had a rocky relationship. The pair had been married from 2013 to 2020 and finalized their divorce in 2022.

Regardless of their variations, the tv persona was “devastated” about his sickness, particularly due to their two youngsters.

Talking to PEOPLE, an insider shared, “When she discovered that he was sick, she remained protecting of him for his or her sake.”

They continued, “Kelly has at all times tried to maintain issues stylish. It turned clear earlier this 12 months that Brandon was not doing effectively. She’s been devastated for the youngsters.”

The supply defined that though Clarkson and Blackstock had their share of challenges, he was nonetheless the daddy of her youngsters, and his passing has left her deeply saddened for them.