Brandon Blackstock’s Son Seth and Ex-Wife Melissa Ashworth Wells Break Silence on His Death

Brandon Blackstock‘s son Seth and ex-wife Melissa Ashworth Wells have spoken out about the talent manager’s death.

“I lost my hero yesterday, words can’t describe how proud of you I am on raising me and your 3 other kids,” Seth, 18, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, August 9, alongside a series of throwback photos with his late dad. “You were a father, a son, a brother, and most importantly my best friend.”

Seth shared that while his father is no longer with him physically, his spirit will live on in other ways.

“You’ll have to watch me grow up from a Birds Eye view now but 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,” he continued. “I’ll see you everyday 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. Love you dad. Be good or good at it -love your son Seth,” he concluded.

Brandon welcomed Seth with Ashworth Wells in 2007. The exes, who were married from 1999 to 2012, also shared daughter Savannah, 23. Savannah, for her part, shares son Lake with husband Quentin Lee. Following his split from Ashworth Wells, Brandon moved on with Kelly Clarkson. The pair tied the knot in October 2013 and went on to welcome daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9. Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020 after seven years of marriage.

One day before Seth’s tribute, Ashworth Wells shared an emotional post dedicated to Brandon.

“Brandon was full of charm, wit, and just an absolute gentleman who happened to wear cowboy boots, wrangler jeans, and a cowboy hat. He was by far, hands down, the best Daddy and Pa. He loved hard and he fought hard,” she wrote via Instagram on Friday, August 8. “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. Savannah, Seth, and our grandchildren are the best parts of who Brandon and I are. Thank you all for your prayers and condolences. ✝️.”

Brandon died on August 7 following a private battle with cancer.

“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away. Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family,” a family rep told Us Weekly in a statement. “We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”

Brandon’s cause of death was due to melanoma, which is a form of skin cancer, and the manner of his death was natural causes.