Brandon Blackstock’s Son Shares Moving Tribute to ‘Best Friend’ Dad

Kelly Clarkson‘s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, died on August 7. He was 48. In addition to the family’s statement announcing the sad news, Blackstock’s son Seth paid tribute to his late father.

Brandon Blackstock’s Son Seth Pays Tribute to His ‘Best Friend’

In addition to the children he shares with Kelly Clarkson (River and Remington), Blackstock also shares two children, Seth and Savannah, with his first wife, Melissa Ashworth.

On August 9, Seth took to Instagram to share a touching tribute to his late father.

“I lost my hero yesterday, words can’t describe how proud of you I am on raising me and your 3 other kids,” he wrote in the caption that accompanied a series of photos of Seth and his dad over the years.

He continued, “You were a father, a son, a brother, and most importantly my best friend. You’ll have to watch me grow up from a Birds Eye view now buts that’s ok with me. There’s no one else on this earth that I would want to be my dad because no one can be half the man you were to me.”

Seth shared, “I’ll see you every day when the sun rises and falls. I can confidently say all the deer and elk took a sigh of relief when the best hunter I’ve ever known laid his rifle down for the last time. I love you so much and can’t wait to throw a line in the water with you again.”

He added, “Love you dad. Be good or good at it — love your son Seth.”

Brandon Blackstock’s First Wife Paid Tribute to ‘Best Daddy and Pa’

Blackstock’s ex-wife Ashworth also shared an emotional tribute to him in a touching August 8 Instagram post.

“On May 29, 1999 I married the man who would become the father of my children. Brandon was full of charm, wit, and just an absolute gentleman who happened to wear cowboy boots, wrangler jeans, and a cowboy hat,” she wrote.

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.”

Ashworth added, “Savannah, Seth, and our grandchildren are the best parts of who Brandon and I are. Thank you all for your prayers and condolences.”