Brandon Blackstock's death certificate has been issued after he died on Aug. 7 at his home in Butte, Montana. The talent manager and former husband of Kelly Clarkson died of malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer,

The death of talent manager and producer Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, is shining a spotlight on melanoma, the type of skin cancer he had.

The death of Kelly Clarkson ‘s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, seems to have caused a ripple effect for people who were associated with him. The surprising news that the former talent manager was dating his ex-wife’s former assistant sent shockwaves through the Clarkson’s fanbase.

Brandon Blackstock is remembered as a "devoted father" whose four kids will "always be his greatest love" in his obituary. The talent manager is dad to daughters River and Savannah and sons Remington and Seth.

Brandon Blackstock's oldest son paid tribute to his late father in a touching Instagram post over the weekend. Blackstock, 48, passed away last Thursday, August 7, after a battle with melanoma, a form of skin cancer.