BREAKING: Savannah Blackstock Lee revealed she is pregnant with her second child just one month before the tragic passing of her father, Brandon Blackstock, who died at the age of 48 after a prolonged battle with melanoma. The announcement was made on her private Instagram account on July 5, 2023, marking a bittersweet moment for the family as they navigate this heartbreaking loss.
In her heartfelt message, Savannah shared, “We’ve been keeping a couple sweet surprises. One little girl will be making her arrival at the beginning of January and another beautiful girl named Julianna who has already been one of the greatest blessings to our family.” Her words reflect the profound joy intertwined with the sorrow of her father’s death.
Brandon Blackstock succumbed to cancer after a three-year fight, passing away on Thursday. A family spokesperson confirmed he was in hospice care and surrounded by loved ones when he passed. “Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family,” the spokesperson stated. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
Savannah, who is already a mother to her three-year-old son, Lake, expressed gratitude for her growing family: “This journey has been so special full of peace, excitement, and so much grace. We’re growing again, and our hearts are so full. Thank you, Jesus. 🤍”
Brandon Blackstock’s legacy includes not only Savannah and her brother Seth, 19, from his marriage to Melissa Ashworth, but also two children with singer Kelly Clarkson: daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9. Clarkson, who was married to Brandon from 2013 to 2022, took a leave of absence earlier this year to help care for him during his illness.
Sources close to Clarkson have revealed the emotional toll this has taken on her, with one stating, “It’s been exhausting and so sad… Kelly has been working so hard, as well as looking after Brandon. Despite their difficult divorce, he’s still the man she loved and still her kids’ father.”
As the family mourns, their focus shifts to the future. Savannah’s announcement of her pregnancy brings hope amid the sorrow, reminding loved ones of the cycles of life. The community is rallying around them, sending thoughts and prayers as they navigate this challenging period.
With the arrival of a new baby in January, Savannah Blackstock Lee and her family are poised to embrace both joy and grief, reflecting the complexities of love and loss. This story continues to develop as the family requests respect for their privacy during this poignant time.