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 has long talked about her close bond with her late stepson Brandon Blackstock. The "Fancy" singer was married to Brandon's father, Narvel Blackstock, prior to their divorce in 2015.

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex, died at 48 after a cancer battle, his family announced Aug. 7. Look back at his bond with stepmom Reba McEntire, who said she loved him like he was "blood."