The Kardashian-Jenner family is mourning the loss of their beloved matriarch, Mary Jo Shannon, fondly known as Grandma MJ. Kris Jenner announced her mother's passing through an emotional social media post, while Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner also remembered her with heartfelt tributes. Grandma MJ, who was 91, was a familiar face to fans of Keeping Up With the Kardashians and remained an important part of the family's life for many years.
Kris Jenner Announces Her Mother's Passing
Kris Jenner took to social media to share the sad news that her mom Mary Jo Shannon passed away. She did not state the cause of death and no details of any previous illness have been made public.
Kris posted an emotional message: “Today we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. No words can ever express what she has meant to me and the heartache of having to say goodbye.”
She also called her mother “the heart of our family,” adding, “She taught me everything that really 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 taught us, “Family is everything.”
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Kim Kardashian's Emotional Tribute To Grandma
Kim Kardashian shared a heartfelt goodbye note on Instagram, remembering the close bond she shared with her grandmother.
She wrote, "My sweet Grandma MJ, my best friend, my gossip buddy, my forever twin... You taught all of us the importance of family, and those values are something we'll carry with us forever."
Kim further added, "You always believed in me, championed me, and were my safe place. You truly were the matriarch of our family... I know you're at peace now. Give Papa Harry, Aunt Karen, and my dad a hug for me. You will always be a part of me. I love you soooooo much and I will miss you forever and ever."
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Kylie Jenner Shares A Special Memory
Kylie Jenner remembered her grandmother by posting a video on her Instagram Story by her fanpage edit. The clip showed a young Kylie happily dancing with Grandma MJ, giving fans a glimpse of their loving relationship.
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Mary Jo Shannon Was Familiar Face to Fans
Mary Jo Shannon was the grandmother to Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Rob Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner.
She also made a few appearances on Keeping Up With The Kardashians and fans got to know her as Grandma MJ. Over the years she became one of the most beloved members of the extended Kardashian-Jenner clan.
About The Kardashian-Jenner Family
The Kardashian-Jenner family rose to global fame with the reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Jenner is a mother of six herself. She has daughters Kourtney, Kim, Khloé and Rob Kardashian with her first husband Robert Kardashian and daughters Kendall and Kylie Jenner with her second husband Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner).