Certified by the Butte-Silver Bow County Clerk and Recorder’s office in Butte, Montana, on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the death certificate verified that Blackstock died at 11:13 a.m. at his home in Butte on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the age of 48.

The death of Kelly Clarkson ‘s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, seems to have caused a ripple effect for people who were associated with him. The surprising news that the former talent manager was dating his ex-wife’s former assistant sent shockwaves through the Clarkson’s fanbase.

Reba McEntire is honoring her stepson Brandon Blackstock following the news of his death. About a week after his family revealed he died, McEntire took to Instagram to share some kind words about Blackstock.

Teddi Mellencamp reacted to Brandon Blackstock’s death and said it “really hit me hard” amid her own journey with melanoma. Blackstock’s death from melanoma comes four months after Mellencamp confirmed she had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.