Kris Jenner Announces Death of Mother Mary Jo, 91

Kris Jenner posted on Instagram Thursday to announce that her mother, Mary Jo Jenner, known as MJ, had died at the age of 91. The reality-TV matriarch did not disclose the cause of death or further circumstances.

"Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye," Jenner wrote. "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," she added. Jenner thanked her mother for her sacrifices and lessons, noting she would miss their daily conversations, MJ's smile, and laughter. She concluded by expressing gratitude for the upbringing she received, describing it as a "greatest childhood" and a "beautiful blessed life." MJ had become a familiar figure on the Kardashian family’s reality shows, where her quick wit and warm personality were highlighted, and she maintained close relationships with her children and grandchildren.