Kelly Clarkson's ex husband and father of her two children, Brandon Blackstock, has died, and the family's loss makes their last Instagram posts even sadder.

The ‘Miss Independent’ artist filed for divorce in 2020 after she and Brandon quarantined together at their Montana ranch during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband and former manager of pop star Kelly Clarkson, has died after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 48 years old. The news was confirmed Thursday by Blackstock’s management company.