An obituary for the late talent manager revealed that Blackstock was “building a life” with Clarkson’s former assistant, Brittney Marie Jones, as he lost his battle with cancer.

Brandon Blackstock had been dating Brittney Marie Jones in the years preceding his death. “Brandon and Brittney were in a relationship, and his family was very happy and supportive,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in August.

Brandon Blackstock's "soulmate" Brittney Marie Jones, identified in Blackstock's obituary as his "loving partner in life and business," previously worked as Kelly Clarkson's production assistant.