Clarkson's name was not mentioned anywhere in the lengthy obituary, though it did include mention of her and Blackstock's two children.

The aftermath of Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, passing away from cancer at the age of 48 is shocking to most fans. There was obviously a lot going on behind the scenes that the 43-year-old talk show host kept quiet for the sake of their two children, River, 11, and Remington, 9. Now, an insider …

Brandon Blackstock's "soulmate" Brittney Marie Jones, identified in Blackstock's obituary as his "loving partner in life and business," previously worked as Kelly Clarkson's production assistant.