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Kris Jenner announces mother's death: 'My heart is broken'
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Kris Jenner announces mother's death: 'My heart is broken'

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kris Jenner announced the death of her mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, at age 91.
  • Jenner described her mother as the emotional pillar and heart of their family, emphasizing her teachings on love, resilience, and the importance of family.
  • Shannon was a frequent presence on the family's reality television shows, endearing herself to the public with her warmth and strong family bonds.

Kris Jenner is mourning the loss of her mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, who passed away at 91. Jenner shared the news on social media, calling her mother the emotional pillar and heart of their family. She expressed deep sorrow but found comfort in the enduring love her mother gave.

Today, we say goodbye to my beautiful mom MJ. There aren't words to capture what she meant to me or the pain of saying goodbye. My mom was the heart of our family. She taught me everything that really matters... loving your family fiercely, being kind, being present for the people you love, and never taking a single moment together for granted.

— Kris JennerKris Jenner announced her mother's death on social media, sharing a heartfelt tribute.

In an emotional tribute, Jenner recalled her mother's profound impact on her life and the entire Kardashian-Jenner family. "My mom was the heart of our family. She taught me everything that really matters... loving your family fiercely, being kind, being present for the people you love, and never taking a single moment together for granted," Jenner wrote. She highlighted her mother's lessons on unconditional love, finding joy in small moments, and facing life's challenges with resilience and faith.

She taught us that family is everything. She showed us how to love unconditionally and how to find joy in the little moments. She showed us how to face life's challenges with resilience and faith.

— Kris JennerJenner reflected on her mother's core teachings and values.

Shannon was a beloved figure, often appearing on the family's reality shows. Her warmth, sense of humor, and strong connections with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren resonated with viewers. Jenner reflected on her mother's lasting influence, stating that she sees parts of her mother in all her children and grandchildren. "There isn't a part of me that isn't shaped by you," she shared, concluding that her mother's love will continue to live on through their family and all the lives she touched.

Mom, thank you for every sacrifice you made, every piece of wisdom you shared, and every moment you loved us so completely. I will miss our daily chats, your smile, your laugh... Our hearts are broken, but we find comfort in knowing that a love like yours never truly leaves us. Your love will live on in our family, in our traditions, in every moment we are together, and in every life you touched.

— Kris JennerJenner expressed her gratitude and the enduring impact of her mother's love.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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