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Reba McEntire is breaking her silence on former stepson Brandon Blackstock’s demise.
On Tuesday, McEntire mourned Brandon’s demise on Instagram. She wrote, “Final week, my stepson/oldest son Brandon Blackstock went residence to be with God. His battle is over and he’s in everlasting peace in God’s presence. There isn’t any one else like him, and I’m grateful for the time we had collectively. His legacy and laughter can be carried on by way of his household. Relaxation in peace cowboy. Comfortable trails to you til we meet once more.”
Simply days in the past, Reba commented on son Shelby’s Instagram tribute to Brandon. She wrote, “Very properly mentioned Shelby. Sure we’ll miss him a lot 💔💔🙏💔❤️❤️❤️🙏💔.”
Brandon died final week after a three-year battle with melanoma.
Shelby’s submit mentioned, “Phrases can’t start to seize the large loss our household has endured. Yesterday, we misplaced a brother, a father, a grandfather, and a son. Brandon Blackstock was an irreplaceable a part of our household — humorous, vivid, and energetic — and he can be deeply missed.”
Shelby continued, “He taught me a lot, abandoning numerous cherished recollections that I’ll maintain onto eternally. For each treasured second we shared, there are such a lot of extra we’ll by no means get to make collectively, however I do know you’ll nonetheless be there. Each hunt, each flight, and within the on a regular basis moments of life, I’ll really feel your presence.”
Shelby is the son of Reba and Narvel Blackstock.
Brandon’s well-known ex-wife Kelly Clarkson hasn’t launched a public assertion but, however a supply advised Individuals journal that the singer is “devastated” by the unhappy information.
The insider mentioned of their two youngsters, “When she discovered that he was sick, she remained protecting of him for his or her sake. Kelly has all the time tried to maintain issues stylish. It grew to become clear earlier this yr that Brandon was not doing properly. She’s been devastated for the children.”
The supply famous, “The divorce was extremely tough for her — messy, painful, and one thing she felt horrible about. However she all the time needed her youngsters to have the very best relationship attainable with their dad. She by no means spoke poorly about Brandon to the children.”
Kelly and Brandon have been married for seven years however referred to as it quits in 2020. They finalized their divorce two years later.