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- Kelly Clarkson 'Walking Around in a Thick Fog' After Death of Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock (Exclusive)</p>
<p>Alexandra Stone August 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM</p>
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<p>Kelly Clarkson has begun picking up the pieces of her life following the tragic death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, but according to a source, her friends are encouraging her to take her time before making any major decisions about what to do next with her hectic career.</p>
<p>The "Because of You" singer, 43, has been "walking around in a thick fog" in the days following the late talent manager's passing, the source exclusively tells Star.</p>
<p>Blackstock died on August 7 "surrounded by his family" at his Montana home after a private three-year battle with melanoma, according to a statement shared with People. He was only 48.</p>
<p>"She's absolutely shattered and in no place to be performing on stage or hosting her show," adds the source. "That may change soon, it's a day by day situation."</p>
<p>Clarkson has been using whatever "small amount of energy" she has left to look after her and Blackstock's children — River, 11, and Remington, 9 — as she focuses on "protecting and nurturing" them through their grief.</p>
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<p>As for her work in television and music, the "Since U Been Gone" artist postponed the rest of her August shows in her Las Vegas residency, and the source says she's asked "TV bosses and concert organizers for as much time as they can spare her" so she can "take care of the formalities, rest and recuperate" before considering a return to her bustling career.</p>
<p>"It's likely to cost her an absolute fortune due to all the costly postponements, but that's the least of her troubles right now," continues the source. "A big part of her would be happier quitting NYC and starting a whole new life in the countryside instead. She's tired of the rat race and just wants to be a mom."</p>
<p>As Star previously reported, Clarkson took to Instagram to alert fans that she would have to postpone the rest of the shows in her Las Vegas residency to tend to her kids — one day before Blackstock passed away.</p>
<p>"I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding," she said in the statement, shared on August 6.</p>
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