
Brandon Blackstock's Daughter Made a Heartfelt Announcement Weeks Before His Death
In the final weeks of her father's life, Savannah Blackstock shared news that marked both a beginning and an ending. The 23-year-old opened up about a growing family — unaware of the loss soon to come.
Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, died on August 7. His death came just weeks after his daughter, Savannah Blackstock, announced that she was expecting a child.
In early July, Savannah shared the news through a now-private Instagram post. She and her husband, Quentin Lee, revealed they were preparing to welcome a baby girl in January. The couple also spoke about their expanding family, mentioning another young girl named Julianna, who had already become a meaningful part of their lives.
Savannah, who works in real estate and is based in Florida, reflected on the experience as a season marked by faith and gratitude. She expressed that the journey had brought a sense of peace and grace, and credited her faith for guiding her through it.
In the weeks leading up to Brandon's death, his daughter Savannah remained active on social media, sharing glimpses into her daily life and faith.
In a video posted in July, she gave followers a look at her outfit for what she described as "the most beautiful special service this Friday night." The post reflected both her personal style and her devotion, featuring hashtags like #churchoutfit, #modestdress, and #christiangirl.
Wearing a long denim maxi dress, Savannah appeared in the video holding her Bible. The clip began with her walking into the frame, then posing briefly before turning to display her baby bump. She smiled as she gently held her stomach, then walked toward the camera, showed her Bible once more, and exited the frame.
Savannah and her husband, Quentin, are already parents to a three-year-old son, Lake, born on January 17, 2022. She announced his birth on social media, first sharing a photo of his tiny footprints, followed days later by a post revealing his face and full name: Lake Easton Lee.
The 23-year-old Florida-based realtor has often shared moments from her personal life, many of which featured her close bond with her father. In a Facebook post dated July 21, just over two weeks before his passing, Savannah shared a photo of the two smiling together, spending quality time as father and daughter.
Her connection with her father has been visible over the years. In 2018, Savannah appeared alongside Brandon and his then-wife, Kelly Clarkson at the Billboard Music Awards, one of many moments the blended family spent together publicly.
Brandon was a father of four. He shared Savannah and son Seth with his first wife, Melissa Ashworth, to whom he was married from 2001 to 2012. He later married Kelly, and the couple had two children — daughter River, born in 2014, and son Remington, born in 2016. Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020, and the separation was finalized in March 2022.

Kelly Clarkson Brandon Blackstock and Savannah Blackstock attend the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on May 20, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
Brandon's death was confirmed on Thursday, August 7. A family representative said in a statement shared with People that he died peacefully after a three-year battle with cancer and was surrounded by loved ones. The statement thanked the public for their support and requested privacy during this time.
Just hours before the announcement, Kelly Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency dates, stating she needed to be present for her children as their father faced a serious illness.