sound In the middle of filming season 28, but the cast and crew mourn behind the scenes the death of producer and talent manager Brandon Hastoke.
“It’s very difficult.” Carson Daly – Who hosts the reality competition series – Tell US Weekly Opening night on Broadway only Jeff Ross: Riding on a banana Monday, August 18 in New York City. “We all know Brandon very well, we are a family.”
us It was confirmed on August 7 that the black stocks had fought malignant melanoma for three years and were 48 years old. He married before Kelly Clarkson From 2013 to 2022, they shared two children, Rose Rose, 11 and Remington, 9.
Blackstock is also the stepson’s stepson Reba Mcentiremarried to his father, music manager Narvel Blackstockfrom 1989 to 2015.
Mcentire, 70, is currently the coach of season 28 sound,beside Michael Bouble,,,,, Niall Horan and Snoopy Dogg.
“I’m with [Reba] Last week, everything was fresh, so we were just sending them prayers and support. ” us. “This is a terrible situation.”
Daly’s wife, Siri Pinteradding: “Voice has always been a family-first atmosphere. Our children even grew up there.”
Daly and Pinter, 44, share four children: Jackson, 16, Etta, 12, London, 10, Goldie, 5.

Carson Daly and Siri Pinter
Valerie Terranova/Wireimage“It’s no different from what you do for your family,” Daly concluded. “You let them know you’re there, you’re praying for them.” [and] You are giving them space at the same time. ”
Hastoke’s parents, his siblings, his four children and grandchildren all survived. Blackstock shares Savannah, 23, and Seth, 18, with his first wife Melissa AshworthIn addition to his two children and Clarkson’s two children, there is also 43 years old.
“We are sad, and we share the news of Brandon Blackstock’s death. Brandon has bravely fought cancer for more than three years.” us His death was confirmed in the statement at that time. “He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by his family. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect their family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
After his death, Blackstock’s loved ones gathered in Montana (where he moved after his divorce from Clarkson) to celebrate his life.
“Brendan’s closest friends and family gathered for a few days on the weekend to celebrate his life in his favorite place. It’s very personal,” the source said. Exclusively tell us Tuesday, August 19th. “His partner, Branny [Marie Jones]his family and closest friends spent some time in his home, sharing Brandon’s memories and remembering what he meant to them. ”

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