Melissa Ashworth Breaks Silence on Ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s Death

The late music manager passed away last Thursday following a years-long battle with cancer. His first wife, with whom he shared two children, remembered him with a tribute on social media.

Melissa Ashworth is mourning the loss of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. The 51-year-old took to Instagram on Saturday, August 9, to remember the man she once shared a life with in a poignant message.

"On May 29, 1999 I married the man who would become the father of my children," Melissa began. "Brandon was full of charm, witt, and just an absolute gentleman who happened to wear cowboy boots, wrangler jeans, and a cowboy hat."

She continued: "He was by far, hands down, the best Daddy and Pa. He loved hard and he fought hard. The best thing Brandon has left for his children is they know where he is. I've heard it said, 'Nothing is lost when you know where it is' and Brandon is with Jesus his Savior."

"Savannah, Seth, and our grandchildren are the best parts of who Brandon and I are. Thank you all for your prayers and condolences. ✝️," she concluded.

Alongside her message, Melissa shared a family photo where Brandon posed alongside their son Seth; their daughter Savannah with her husband, Quentin Lee, and their son Lake. She also included a black-and-white image from their wedding.

Shortly after her post, Brandon's official cause of death was confirmed. The 48-year-old — who shared two kids with ex-wife Kelly Clarkson — died of melanoma, known as the most aggressive form of skin cancer. His manner of death was ruled as natural.