Kardashian family matriarch Mary Jo Shannon dies aged 91
Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, the grandmother of the Kardashian-Jenner family, has passed away at the age of 91. Family members, including Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, shared heartfelt tributes honoring her influence as a businesswoman and family matriarch.
Why it matters
The death of a prominent family figure in a globally recognized celebrity dynasty generates significant public interest and media coverage regarding legacy and family values.
TV star Kim Kardashian has praised her grandmother, Mary Jo "MJ" Campbell, following news of her death, for showing her how to be a "hardworking businesswoman".
The news was announced by her mother, Kris Jenner, who said her heart was "broken into a million pieces" in a heartfelt tribute to her mother, also known as MJ Shannon.
Kim paid a heartfelt tribute to the 91-year-old Kardashian-Jenner family "matriarch", who occasionally appeared across their Keeping Up With the Kardashians and The Kardashians family reality series.
Skims co-founder Kim said in a post on Instagram: "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!!!!!
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