Kelly Clarkson recently provided an update on her children, five months after the passing of their father, Brandon Blackstock. Brandon lost his battle with melanoma in August 2025 after a three-year fight. Kelly and Brandon shared two children, River, 11, and Remington (Remy), 9.
During a Q&A session on The Kelly Clarkson Show’s YouTube channel, Kelly shared that spending quality time with her kids brings her joy. She mentioned how her children are at a fun age where they can do things independently but still enjoy cuddling. Kelly also spoke about embracing bedtime routines with her children more following recent family challenges.
Describing their bedtime routine, Kelly mentioned that it involves her two dogs, her two children, and herself, creating a special bonding time. She highlighted the adorable conversations that take place during this time as her favorite part of the day.
Kelly and Brandon ended their nine-year marriage in 2022. Brandon’s family confirmed his passing in August the following year, expressing gratitude for the support and asking for privacy.
Aside from being a talent manager and Kelly’s ex, Brandon was also known for his previous marriage, having children from that relationship, as well as being a grandfather. Kelly returned to her talk show a month after Brandon’s death, where she emotionally interacted with a group of bus drivers who assisted during deadly floods in Texas.
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