Kris Jenner is grieving the loss of her mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, who has died at the age of 91.
The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch shared the heartbreaking news in an emotional Instagram tribute, remembering her mother as the heart of their family and the woman who shaped her life.
Kris reflected on the lessons MJ taught her, including the importance of loving family, showing kindness, and making every moment count.
Before opening up about her grief, Kris wrote:
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. My mom was the heart of our family.
She continued by thanking her mother for the values she passed down through generations.
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.
MJ became a fan favorite through her appearances on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and later The Kardashians. Viewers loved her warmth, humor, and close bond with Kris, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
After Kris shared the news, tributes poured in from family members, friends, and fans who remembered MJ as a loving mother, grandmother, and one of the most cherished faces in the Kardashian-Jenner family.
Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon leaves behind a family that continues to celebrate the love, wisdom, and memories she shared throughout her remarkable life.