“Reba McEntire’s Son’s Heartbreaking Tribute to Late Half-Brother Brandon Blackstock Sparks Emotional Outpouring”

Reba McEntire‘s son, Shelby Blackstock, broke his silence on the death of his half-brother, Instagram on Friday, August 8. “Brandon Blackstock was an irreplaceable part of our family—funny, bright, and full of life—and he will be deeply missed.”Shelby noted that Brandon taught him “so much” and left behind “countless cherished memories that I will hold onto forever.” He added, “For every treasured moment we shared, there are so many more we’ll never get to make together, but I know you’ll still be there. Every hunt, every flight, and in the everyday moments of life, I’ll feel your presence.”

He continued, “And although it may annoy you, you’ll have to watch me do it all just a little better, a little smoother, and — let’s be honest — looking far more handsome than you ever could in the process. 😏”

Shelby concluded the emotional post by writing, “We will always miss you, Brandon, and we will never stop loving, remembering and celebrating you.”

The race car driver’s post featured several photos of himself and Brandon from over the years, including snaps of them with their siblings, their father,

News broke on Thursday, August 7, that Brandon People. “Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”

One day before his death, Brandon’s ex-wife, postponement of her Las Vegas residency via Instagram. “While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them,” she wrote on Wednesday, August 6.

Clarkson wed Brandon in 2013, and the two went on to welcome their daughter, River, and son, Remy, in 2014 and 2016, respectively. Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020, and her split from Brandon was finalized in 2022.