Reba McEntire is mourning the heartbreaking loss of her stepson, Brandon Blackstock, who passed away on August 7 following a private three-year battle with skin cancer.
Brandon was just a young child when Reba married his father, Narvel Blackstock, in 1989. She helped raise him and his sisters, Shawna and Chassidy, alongside her and Narvel’s son, Shelby Blackstock. Even after her divorce from Narvel in 2015, Reba remained deeply connected to Brandon and often said she considered him her own son rather than a stepson.
After his passing, she shared an emotional tribute, saying his “struggle is over” and that he is now at peace. She remembered his laughter, his legacy, and the joy he brought to everyone around him.
In a recent interview with People, Reba spoke about how “precious” Brandon was to her. She recalled his playful sense of humor, including pranks he loved to pull, and said he had a gift for making people smile. According to Reba, his mischievous spirit and love for life left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
Though he is gone, she says he will always be remembered for his warmth, laughter, and the happiness he brought into their lives.