Kardashian Family Matriarch Mary Jo Shannon Dies Aged 91
Kim called MJ her best friend and credited her with teaching family values and work ethic after Kris Jenner announced the death at 91.
- On Thursday, July 16, Kris Jenner announced that her mother, Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, died at age 91. Jenner, 70, called her mother 'the heart of our family' in an emotional Instagram tribute.
- Before becoming a reality television figure, Shannon founded the San Diego children's boutique Shannon & Co. in 1980. She raised Kris after separating from engineer Robert Houghton, shaping the family's values around hard work.
- In a heartfelt tribute, Kim Kardashian, 45, called her grandmother 'best friend, my gossip buddy, my forever twin.' She credited Shannon with teaching her about family values, work ethic, and confidence.
- Following follower criticism about timing, Kim clarified that her earlier 'Lake Life' Instagram post was scheduled before the family learned of Shannon's death. 'This post was scheduled a few days ago before we lost MJ,' she wrote.
- Shannon's final text message expressed hope that her 10 great-grandchildren would help fix 'this poor planet' through climate action. The family is now focusing on celebrating her beautiful life and legacy.
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