Reality television star and business mogul Kris Jenner is mourning the loss of her mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, who has died just days before what would have been her 92nd birthday.
Announcing the heartbreaking news on Instagram, Jenner paid an emotional tribute to the woman affectionately known to millions as “MJ,” describing her as the heart of their family.
“Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ,” Kris wrote. “There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye.”
A familiar face on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Kardashians, MJ became a fan favourite over the years, often appearing alongside her famous family and winning viewers over with her warmth, humour and elegance.
In her tribute, Kris reflected on her mother’s enduring legacy, saying her love would continue to live on through future generations.
“Your love will live on in our family, in our traditions, in every moment we are together, and in every life you touched. When I look at my kids and my grandkids, I will forever see pieces of you in all of us,” she wrote.
MJ is survived by her daughter Kris Jenner; her grandchildren, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé and Rob Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and Natalie Warren; as well as her 13 great-grandchildren.
News of her passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans and celebrities, many remembering MJ as the beloved matriarch whose grace and gentle presence became an integral part of the Kardashian-Jenner family’s reality television journey.
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