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Kelly Clarkson<\/a><\/strong>\u2018s ex-husband\u2019s death came as a shock to many fans. The popular singer has resurfaced on social media, nearly a month after the passing of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. But, she is choosing to keep the focus away from her private grief. Instead, she used her first public update to reflect on one of the most defining moments of her career: the day she became the first ever winner of \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d.<\/p>\n On Instagram<\/a>, Clarkson marked the 23rd anniversary of her 2002 world famous victory. She shared a throwback photo from the finale that launched her into stardom. \u201cTo everyone that took time 23 years ago to call in and vote for me, thank you. Winning \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d changed my life and I will forever be grateful for all of you that have supported me for so many years,\u201d she shared. She added that discovering her love and passion for music, as well as having the privilege to turn it into a career, has been a gift.<\/p>\n The heartfelt, nostalgic post marked Clarkson\u2019s tender return to social media. At the age of 48, Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson ex-husband, was struggling with skin cancer. Unfortunately, he succumbed to it. They had two children together. One day before his passing, Clarkson had revealed his health battles. This was the reason for the cancellation of her August Las Vegas shows.<\/p>\n Though Kelly and Brandon split in 2022, his loss left a mark on her family. Since Brandon\u2019s death, she has remained offline, but was spotted in LA with kids, and during taping of the upcoming season of \u201cThe Voice\u201d.<\/p>\n By choosing to reminisce her career milestone and express gratitude while in mourning, Clarkson has, once again, highlighted her resilience. Qualities that have shaped her life since \u201cAmerican idol\u201d days.<\/p>\n The post Kelly Clarkson Shares First Social Media Update Since Ex-Husband\u2019s Death<\/a> appeared first on Reality Tea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nKelly Clarkson posted to her Instagram page for the first time since ex-husband\u2019s passing<\/h2>\n