Kelly Clarkson postpones Las Vegas residency dates because of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s illness

Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson attend the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020 in Santa Monica, California. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images via CNN Newsource)

Kelly Clarkson announced late Wednesday that she was postponing the rest of her Las Vegas residency to be “fully present” for her children, citing her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s health.

On Thursday, a representative for the Blackstock family announced he died after a battle with cancer.

“While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them,” Clarkson wrote. “I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”

Clarkson had been set to kick off an 18-date new residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in July but delayed the start, citing vocal issues. She performed the first show a week later.

The residency was set to take place through November 15.

The couple share a daughter, River, born in 2014, and a son, Remington, known as Remy, born in 2016.

Clarkson and Blackstock met at Super Bowl XLVI in February 2012 and married the following year.

Seven years later, Clarkson filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences.”

She and Blackstock, who had served as her manager, settled their contentious divorce in 2022.

This story has been updated with additional information.By Lisa Respers France, CNN