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Reba McEntire’s son, Shelby Blackstock, shared a heartfelt tribute to late brother Brandon Blackstock on Friday (August 8).
Brandon Blackstock died on Thursday (August 7) after a battle with cancer that lasted more than three years, per a statement shared by a representative. He was 48. The late talent manager, who was formerly married to Kelly Clarkson and shares two children with the singer-songwriter, “passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family.”
“Words cannot begin to capture the tremendous loss our family has endured. Yesterday, we lost a brother, a father, a grandfather, and a son. Brandon Blackstock was an irreplaceable part of our family—funny, bright, and full of life—and he will be deeply missed,” Shelby Blackstock wrote in a tribute as he shared photos with his late brother on Instagram. “He 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’ll never get to make together, but I know you’ll still be there. Every hunt, every flight, and in the everyday moments of life, I’ll feel your presence.
“And although it may annoy you, you’ll have to watch me do it all just a little better, a little smoother, and —let’s be honest— looking far more handsome than you ever could in the process. 😏,” he continued. “We will always miss you, Brandon, and we will never stop loving, remembering and celebrating you.”
McEntire welcomed son Shelby Blackstock with her ex-husband, Narvel Blackstock, in February 1990. McEntire was married to Narvel Blackstock from 1989 to 2015. The legendary country artist has not publicly commented on Brandon Blackstock’s passing as of publication time on Friday; however, she has previously talked about the close bond she shared with him. McEntire said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2021 that “Brandon's been my son forever it seems. Although he's my stepson, I still love him like he's my total — my blood…”
Brandon Blackstock is survived by children Savannah and Seth from a previous marriage, grandson Lake, and children River, 11, and Remington, 9, whom he shares with Clarkson. Savannah also recently announced she’s pregnant with another child.