{"id":1953400,"date":"2025-08-11T04:06:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T04:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1953400"},"modified":"2025-08-11T04:06:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T04:06:25","slug":"reba-mcentires-son-breaks-silence-on-late-half-brother-brandon-blackstock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/reba-mcentires-son-breaks-silence-on-late-half-brother-brandon-blackstock\/","title":{"rendered":"Reba McEntire\u2019s Son Breaks Silence On Late Half-Brother Brandon Blackstock"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Reba McEntire<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s son, Shelby Blackstock, has broken his silence following the death of his half-brother, Brandon Blackstock<\/a><\/strong>, who passed away Thursday at the age of 48 after a three-year battle with melanoma.<\/p>\n

Brandon was the son of Narvel Blackstock and Elisa Gayle Ritter. Narvel later married Reba in 1989, and together they welcomed Shelby before divorcing in 2015.<\/p>\n

Shelby Blackstock Shares Emotional Tribute To Brandon Blackstock<\/h2>\n

On Friday, Shelby, a professional race car driver, posted a moving tribute to Instagram alongside a carousel of throwback photos featuring their family through the years.<\/p>\n

\u201cWords cannot begin to capture the tremendous loss our family has endured. Yesterday, we lost a brother, a father, a grandfather, and a son,\u201d he began. \u201cBrandon Blackstock was an irreplaceable part of our family, funny, bright, and full of life, and he will be deeply missed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shelby went on to reflect on the close bond the two shared, writing, \u201cYou taught me so much, leaving behind countless cherished memories that I will hold onto forever. For every treasured moment we shared, there are so many more we\u2019ll never get to make together, but I know you\u2019ll still be there. Every hunt, every flight, and in the everyday moments of life, I\u2019ll feel your presence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then, with a bittersweet touch of humor, he added, \u201cAnd although it may annoy you, you\u2019ll have to watch me do it all just a little better, a little smoother, and, let\u2019s be honest, looking far more handsome than you ever could in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will always miss you, Brandon, and we will never stop loving, remembering and celebrating you,\u201d Shelby concluded.<\/p>\n

The heartfelt post included a variety of snapshots, from the brothers embracing to candid shots of Brandon on horseback with a beer in hand, smiling at family gatherings, and sharing moments with Reba.<\/p>\n

Blackstock Dies At 48 After Private Cancer Battle<\/h2>\n
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Brandon\u2019s family confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement<\/a>, sharing that he had battled cancer for more than three years before passing away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. They expressed gratitude for the outpouring of thoughts and prayers, while asking for privacy as they navigate the difficult days ahead.<\/p>\n

Just one day earlier, Clarkson had publicly revealed his illness for the first time, announcing that she was postponing her Las Vegas residency to focus on caring for their children, River and Remington. The singer explained that, while she typically keeps her personal life private, this past year had been especially challenging and her priority needed to be her family.<\/p>\n

Kelly Clarkson\u2019s Absences Linked To Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock\u2019s Cancer Battle<\/h2>\n
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Over the past year, Clarkson\u2019s string of show cancellations fueled speculation about her own well-being. Now, it\u2019s clear the absences were tied not to her health, but to Blackstock\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been exhausting and so sad,\u201d one insider revealed to Page Six<\/a>, explaining that Clarkson was juggling the demands of her career while caring for Blackstock during his cancer battle. \u201cDespite their difficult divorce, he was still the man she loved, and the father of her children.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock\u2019s relationship, which began with a whirlwind romance and ended in a highly publicized split, officially came to a close in March 2022 after nearly two years of legal wrangling. The couple, who married in 2013, reached a settlement that detailed substantial financial and custody arrangements.<\/p>\n

Kelly Clarkson\u2019s $1.3M Divorce Payout And $160K Monthly Support Deal<\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 OConnor \/ AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Clarkson paid Blackstock a one-time lump sum of $1,326,161, along with $115,000 in monthly spousal support until January 31, 2024, a figure reduced from an initial $150,000 during negotiations.<\/p>\n

In addition, she was ordered to pay $45,601 per month in child support until their children turn 18, graduate high school, or become self-supporting.<\/p>\n

The settlement granted Clarkson primary physical custody, with the children residing with her in Los Angeles, while Blackstock retained joint legal custody and specific visitation rights. He was allotted the first and fifth weekends of each month in Los Angeles, plus the third weekend in Montana, alongside daily FaceTime calls and split holiday schedules for occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas.<\/p>\n

Reba McEntire And Kelly Clarkson Remain Silent Following Brandon Blackstock\u2019s Death<\/h2>\n
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Tammie Arroyo \/ AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n

While Shelby Blackstock has shared a heartfelt tribute to his late half-brother, both Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson have remained silent in the wake of Brandon\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n

Neither has issued a public statement, choosing instead to grieve privately alongside their families during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

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