The Kardashian-Jenner family is mourning the profound loss of their beloved anchor. Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, the mother of Kris Jenner and the treasured grandmother and great-grandmother to the family, has peacefully passed away at the age of 91.
Kris Jenner broke the somber news to the world on Thursday, July 16, 2026, sharing an emotional, lengthy Instagram tribute alongside a beautiful vintage photograph of her mother.
“Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ,” Kris wrote, expressing the sheer grief of the loss. “There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye. My mom was the heart of our family. She taught me everything that truly matters… to love your family fiercely, to be kind, to show up for the people you love, and to never take a single moment together for granted.”
For millions of fans worldwide, MJ was a breath of fresh air on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Hulu’s The Kardashians. Known for her signature chic style, sharp wit, and wise advice, she was the steady matriarch of the family.
Long before she was a global reality TV icon, MJ was a dedicated businesswoman. She spent decades owning and operating a children’s clothing boutique, Shannon & Company, in La Jolla, California, teaching her daughter Kris the foundational work ethic that would eventually build a billion-dollar family empire.
In her final farewell, Kris emphasized how deeply her mother’s spirit is woven into the fabric of the entire family.
“When I look at my kids and my grandkids, I will forever see pieces of you in all of us,” Kris shared. “There is not a part of me that isn’t shaped by you… I will forever thank God every single day for making you my mommy.”
Our deepest thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to Kris Jenner, her children, and the entire family as they navigate this devastating loss.
