{"id":872371,"date":"2025-09-12T00:13:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T05:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/12\/kelly-clarkson-seen-for-the-first-time-since-ex-brandon-blackstocks-death\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T00:13:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T05:13:25","slug":"kelly-clarkson-seen-for-the-first-time-since-ex-brandon-blackstocks-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/12\/kelly-clarkson-seen-for-the-first-time-since-ex-brandon-blackstocks-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Kelly Clarkson seen for the first time since ex Brandon Blackstock\u2019s death"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kelly Clarkson was spotted arriving at LAX in her first somber public outing since the death of her ex-husband<\/a>, Brandon Blackstock. <\/p>\n

In photos obtained by Page Six, the \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d winner wore head-to-toe black, including a wide-brimmed cowboy hat and sunglasses, while arriving at the international hub with her sister Alyssa and kids,\u00a0River, 11, and\u00a0Remington, 9, in tow.<\/p>\n

The \u201cKelly Clarkson Show\u201d host <\/a>kept a serious expression as she hoisted luggage and made her way into the airport. <\/p>\n

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Kelly Clarkson was seen for the first time since ex-husband Brandon Blackstock\u2019s death. LionsShareNews \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Grammy winner wore head-to-toe black while arriving at LAX. LionsShareNews \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d alum kept a low profile in a black cowboy hat and sunglasses. LionsShareNews \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Clarkson, 43, hasn\u2019t been seen since since news broke that her ex-husband died at age 47 on Aug. 7, following a private, years-long battle with melanoma<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,\u201d a family spokesperson told Page Six at the time. <\/p>\n

\u201cBrandon 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\u2019s privacy during this very difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Clarkson\u2019s sister Alyssa and two children accompanied her. LionsShareNews \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The hitmaker was seen hoisting baggage before making her way into the airport. LionsShareNews \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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She wore a serious expression during the outing. LionsShareNews \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the eve of his death<\/a>, the songstress took to Instagram to announce she was cancelling Las Vegas residency shows <\/a>\u2014 for the second time \u2014 due to Blackstock\u2019s illness.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children\u2019s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them,\u201d\u00a0she wrote less than 24 hours before his death. <\/p>\n

\u201cI am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Blackstock died on Aug. 7 after a private battle with melanoma. Instagram\/@kellyclarkson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Clarkson married Blackstock in 2013 and finalized her divorce from him in 2022. FilmMagic<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The \u201cStronger\u201d hitmaker \u2014 \u00a0who married Blackstock in 2013 and finalized her divorce from him in 2022<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 has reportedly dealt with feelings of guilt <\/a>following his death. <\/p>\n

Following their contentious custody battle, in which Clarkson ultimately gained custody of their children, the singer reportedly wondered if their volatile divorce affected his health.<\/p>\n

\u201cKelly is aware of talk that stress can impact the body and make someone more susceptible to\u00a0cancer,\u201d an insider\u00a0told the Daily Mail\u00a0Wednesday. \u201cAlthough the timing could be purely coincidental, she knows how much tension the divorce and lawsuits put on them.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Following his death, Clarkson reportedly struggled with feelings of guilt. Getty Images for NARAS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The mom of three reportedly \u201cdoesn\u2019t blame herself\u201d for Blackstock\u2019s illness, but is said to be conscious of the stress of their divorce. Instagram\/@kellyclarkson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The insider added that the mom of three \u201cdoesn\u2019t blame herself,\u201d but added that she\u2019s \u201cconscious that the double whammy of the divorce and the fact that he had to repay her millions of dollars was very tough on him.\u201d<\/p>\n

A second source told the outlet that the Grammy winner \u201cseparated her personal feelings about Brandon after the divorce, and she progressed from there.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cWhile it was frustrating to deal with him in divorce, once the cancer came into the situation, she felt bad, it took a toll on her because she had to think of her kids\u2019 feelings and to protect them,\u201d they added. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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