Savannah Blackstock Lee has paid tribute to her father, Brandon Blackstock, in her first comments since his death at 48 from cancer.

In the aftermath of Brandon Blackstock’s death from cancer, those in his personal orbit have reportedly been taking steps to navigate the situation. That includes Blackstock’s ex-wife and mother of his children,

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.