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Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon, Kris Jenner’s mother and grandmother of the Kardashian clan, dies

From Proceso Digital · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon, the mother of Kris Jenner and grandmother to the Kardashian sisters, has died at the age of 91.
  • Kris Jenner announced her mother's passing on Instagram, sharing an emotional tribute.
  • Shannon, though less public than her famous family, was a recurring presence on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' and was considered an indirect pioneer of the family's success.

Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon, the matriarch of the famous Kardashian-Jenner clan and mother to Kris Jenner, has passed away at the age of 91. Her death was announced by Kris Jenner on Thursday through an emotional message on her official Instagram account.

"Today we say goodbye to my beautiful mom MJ. There are no words that can express what she meant to me nor the pain of having to say goodbye," Kris Jenner wrote, reflecting on her mother's profound impact. She added that MJ Shannon's legacy would continue to live on through her family and their traditions.

Today we say goodbye to my beautiful mom MJ. No words can express what she meant to me nor the pain of having to say goodbye.

— Kris JennerKris Jenner's Instagram post announcing her mother's death.

Shannon, who passed away just days before her 92nd birthday, maintained a relatively private profile compared to her daughter and granddaughters. However, she was a familiar face to fans, appearing on the reality television show 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' throughout its run since 2007. She was the grandmother to Kim, Kourtney, Khloé, and Rob Kardashian, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

Beyond her television appearances, MJ Shannon was recognized as an indirect foundational figure in the Kardashian dynasty's rise to fame. Her influence, characterized by values of unity and resilience, helped shape the identity of one of the world's most recognized families.

When I look at my daughters and my grandchildren, I will always see a piece of you in all of us. There isn't one part of me that isn't marked by you. And if I have done anything right in this world, it is because I have dedicated my life to living in a way that would make you proud.

— Kris JennerKris Jenner's Instagram post reflecting on her mother's influence.
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Originally published by Proceso Digital in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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