Kelly Clarkson’s Life Has Been “Flipped Upside Down” After Brandon Blackstock’s Passing

“It has been very rough.”

Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has sadly passed away after a three year battle with cancer, news that was announced just one day after Kelly canceled her Las Vegas residency and confirmed that Brandon had been ill.

A source tells the Daily Mail that “Kelly’s life has flipped upside down with Brandon’s cancer struggles and now death. She’s been blessed with an incredible career and life, but once her marriage ended and once Brandon’s health started dwindling, it has been very rough. She has always been a mother, but now she is in full ‘mom mode.’ For her kids to go through this is just absolutely devastating.”

The insider adds that Kelly “feels both a little lost and feels like she has to do everything to make it all make sense. This is going to stick with her forever, it will be a long time for her to get back to the jovial Kelly we all know and love.”

Another source with ties to The Kelly Clarkson Show says her colleagues are fully supportive of her: “Everyone loves Kelly,” they said. “We’ve got her back. We’ll pick up the slack, we’ll do whatever she needs. Everyone at The Kelly Clarkson Show will wish her the absolute best. She never ever said a bad word about her ex, ever. So even though they’re not together, I think this will affect her deeply. Kelly is an empath; she cries with people over their sadness. So this has got to be tearing her up.”

A rep for the family announced Brandon’s passing on August 7, saying in a statement “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away. Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”