Brandon Blackstock's daughter reveals he 'sought' God before his death Brandon Blackstock's daughter Savannah - who he had with first wife Melissa Ashworth - has paid tribute to her late father. 20 August 2025 Brandon Blackstock "sought the Lord" over the last six months of his life. Brandon Blackstock grew closer to God before his death The talent manager died from malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, on August 7 aged 48, and his daughter Savannah Blackstock Lee - who he had with first wife Melissa Ashworth - has opened up about how her father changed before his death.