Kelly Clarkson's kids 'will come first after Brandon Blackstock's death' Pop star Kelly Clarkson is determined to make her kids her top priority in life. 9 August 2025 Kelly Clarkson is determined that her kids will "come first" following Brandon Blackstock's passing. Kelly Clarkson had two kids with her ex-husband The talent manager died on Thursday (07.08.25), aged 48, after battling cancer for more than three years, and Kelly is now focusing on the wellbeing of her kids. A source told Us Weekly: "It has been draining, exhausting, emotional [and] devastating.