Brandon Blackstock quietly hung out with his former stepmother, Reba McEntire, less than five months before his death. Brandon and his half-brother, Shelby Blackstock, reunited with McEntire, 70, and her boyfriend,

Reba McEntire brought the family together in the last months of Brandon Blackstock’s life. The “Fancy” singer’s former stepson, who was also Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, died on Thursday, August 7, at age 48 after a private battle with cancer.

Reba McEntire Spent Sweet 'Family Time' With Former Stepson Brandon Blackstock 5 Months Before His Death originally appeared on Parade. Reba McEntire and Brandon Blackstock had a fun family outing five months before his tragic death at age 48.