Melanoma can be deadly: What to know about the disease that killed Kelly Clarkson’s ex

Melanoma can be deadly: What to know about the disease that killed Kelly Clarkson’s ex

Experts share what to know about the deadliest form of skin cancer

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and renowned talent manager, Brandon Blackstock, died at the age of 48, following a three-year battle with cancer. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Atlantic Records)

On August 11, it was reported that the talent manager died after a private battle with melanoma, a form of skin cancer. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Celebrity Fight Night)

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. — with one in five Americans developing the disease by the age of 70. (iStock)

High-risk individuals should also have yearly skin checks with a dermatologist, experts recommend. (iStock)