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Brandon Blackstock’s daughter Savannah Blackstock Lee had announced that she was expecting her second child just one month before her father died.

The talent manager, who was Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, died Thursday following a yearslong private battle with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. He was 48.

His eldest daughter, 23, revealed the news about her impending arrival on her private Instagram account on July 5.


  Brandon Blackstock’s daughter Savannah Blackstock Lee announced she’s expecting her second child just one month before her father died. FilmMagic Brandon Blackstock’s daughter Savannah Blackstock Lee announced she’s expecting her second child just one month before her father died. FilmMagic

“We’ve been keeping a couple sweet surprises,” she wrote. “One little girl will be making her arrival at the beginning of January.”

“The Lord has been so faithful,” she went on. “He’s written a story we never could’ve imagined, and His kindness in this season has left us in awe. He’s answered prayers we never even knew how to pray.”

Lee has a 3-year-old son, Lake, with her husband, Quentin Lee.

The post included a photo of the three of them and another child. Lee added in the caption that the trio had welcomed “another beautiful girl named Julianna who has already been one of the greatest blessings to our family,” not explaining further.

“This journey has been so special full of peace, excitement, and so much grace,” Lee went on. “We’re growing again, and our hearts are so full. Thank you, Jesus. 🤍”

Blackstock and his first wife, Melissa Ashworth, also had a son, Seth, 19. The couple was married from 2001 to 2012.


  The talent manager died Thursday following a yearslong private battle with melanoma. He was 48. Getty Images The talent manager died Thursday following a yearslong private battle with melanoma. He was 48. Getty Images

  Savannah Blackstock Lee, 23, revealed she was pregnant via her private Instagram account on July 5. FilmMagic Savannah Blackstock Lee, 23, revealed she was pregnant via her private Instagram account on July 5. FilmMagic

Blackstock went on to find love with Clarkson, with whom he had daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9.

The duo were married from 2013 until Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020. Their union ended with a contentious legal battle that saw the pair fight over finances, custody and property.

The lengthy battle came to an end in March 2022, when a judge granted Blackstock $115,000 per month in spousal support until January 2024. He was also awarded a monthly amount of $45,600 in child support.

Blackstock’s death was announced Thursday — just hours after Clarkson abruptly canceled the remaining August shows of her Las Vegas residency.


  Savannah has a 3-year-old son, Lake, with her husband, Quentin Lee. theleerealtors/Instagram Savannah has a 3-year-old son, Lake, with her husband, Quentin Lee. theleerealtors/Instagram

  Blackstock had four kids: daughter Savannah, son Seth, 19, daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9. WireImage Blackstock had four kids: daughter Savannah, son Seth, 19, daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9. WireImage

“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,” his family said in a statement obtained by The Post.

“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.”

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