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Reba McEntire Mourns Late Stepson on The Voice

10/28/2025

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Reba McEntire, the country music star, became emotional on NBC's The Voice remembering her late stepson Brandon Blackstock, who died at 48 in August after battling cancer.
During a performance of "I'm Gonna Love You Through It," she reflected on Blackstock's struggle.
She said, "I lost my oldest son because he did not win with cancer."
The family is coping together, missing him every minute.

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Reba McEntire, the country music star, became emotional on NBC's The Voice remembering her late stepson Brandon Blackstock, who died at 48 in August after battling cancer.
During a performance of "I'm Gonna Love You Through It," she reflected on Blackstock's struggle.
She said, "I lost my oldest son because he did not win with cancer."
The family is coping together, missing him every minute.