Reba Mcentire Her stepson spoke out loudly after Brandon Hastoke‘ die.
Mcentire, 70, responded to an Instagram post on Friday, August 8, her son’s post Shelby Hastokeshe shared with her ex Narvel Blackstock.
“Word cannot begin to capture the huge losses our family has suffered. Yesterday, we lost a brother, a father, a grandfather, and a son,” Shelby wrote. “Brandon Blackstock is an irreplaceable part of our family – Funny, bright and full of life – who will be deeply missed.”
Three days later, McEntire responded to similar views in the comments section.
She replied: “Shelby said, Shelby. Yes, we will miss him a lot.
McCentil then go by himself Instagram Salute to Brandon. “Last week, my stepson/oldest son Brandon Blackstock went home with God,” she wrote along with the photos of the two. “His struggle is over, and he is in eternal peace in the presence of God. No one else, like him, thanks us for the time we have been together. His legacy and laughter will be carried out through his family. Rest in the cowboy of peace. Until you meet again, our happy trails.”
US Weekly Hastoke died after a private battle with cancer, confirmed Thursday, August 7. He is 48 years old.
“We share with great sadness the death of Brandon Blackstock,” a representative of the family shared with the family in a statement. us. “Brendan has bravely fought cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by his family. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the privacy of their families during this very difficult time.”
Mcentire married Brandon’s father from 1989 to 2015. Even though the marriage is over, she is still closure With Brandon.
“Brendan seems to be my son forever,” McCentile told Entertainment tonight In October 2021. “Even though he is my stepson, I still love him, just like he is my total number – my blood.”
After Mcentire separated from Narvel, she maintained her ties with Brandon and established a friendship with his Ex-Wife Kelly Clarkson.

Narvel Blackstock, Reba Mcentire, Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock
Michael Buckner/Getty Image for Celebrity Fight Night“She’s married [to] My eldest son Brandon, but we are good friends too. ” this Reba alum Tell us In March 2019, when her bond with Clarkson was described as 43 years old.
On a separate appearance conversation,,,,, Mcentire said she has known Clarkson since she was in the competition American Idol.
“I love her,” she said. “She has been one of my best friends since I met her in 2002 and now she is my daughter. She is a great person, kind and always full of joy and laughter.”
Brandon and Clarkson broke up in 2020, but McEntire is not someone who chooses one party in a divorce. Instead, she expressed her love for both parties.
“You know, I love them all. Brandon is my stepson and Kelly is my good friend,” MKetil Tell Extra In October 2021. “I work hard for both of them. I hope they are happy, healthy and able to get through it. … I pray that everyone can encourage them to do it because they need it now, and they both do it. I love them with all my heart.”
Before his death, Brandon followed in his father’s footsteps and became a famous country music manager at Starstruck Entertainment. according to Company’s websiteThey manage several successful singers Black Sheldon and Carly Pearce.
Brandon’s father, siblings and four children survived: Savannah and Seth, who is with the former Melissa Ashworthand the River and Remington he shared with Clarkson.

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