The Kardashian-Jenner family is mourning a tragic loss. Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, the mother of: Kris Jenner: and the beloved grandmother of Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, has died at the age of 91.Kris Jenner shared the news on Instagram on July 16, posting a heartfelt tribute to the woman fans know as “Grandma MJ” through Keeping Up With the Kardashians and The Kardashians.
Kris Jenner remembers her mother as ‘the heart of our family’
Sharing a vintage photo of her mother, Kris opened up about the intense grief of losing someone who had been the family’s biggest source of strength.“Today, we say goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. No words can capture what she means to me or the sadness of having to say goodbye,” Kris wrote.He described his mother as the person who held the family together through love, compassion and unwavering support.“My mom is the heart of our family. She taught me everything that is really important—to love your family fiercely, to be kind, to show the people you love, and to never take a moment together for granted. She taught us that family is everything,” he wrote.Kris also thanked her mother for the sacrifices she made and the lessons she passed on at every stage of life.“Mom, thank you for every sacrifice you made, for every piece of wisdom you shared, and for every moment you loved us completely. I miss our daily conversations, your smile, your laugh,” he added.
Who is Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Campbell?
Before becoming a familiar face on reality television, Mary Jo Campbell built a successful career as an entrepreneur.Born July 26, 1934, she owned Shannon & Company, a children’s clothing boutique in San Diego. Kris Jenner worked at the store before becoming a flight attendant and later building the Kardashian-Jenner media empire.Over the years, Kris has often credited her mother’s entrepreneurial mindset and determination as major influences on her own career.
A fan favorite of The Kardashians
Although she prefers to stay out of the spotlight, MJ Campbell has become a beloved presence on Keeping Up With the Kardashians and Hulu’s The Kardashians.Whether she’s sharing candid conversations with Kris or spending time with her grandchildren, including Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, viewers are impressed by her warmth, humor and beauty.Her birthday celebrations are often featured on social media, with family members posting heartfelt tributes to “Grandma MJ.” Last year, the Kardashian-Jenner family celebrated her 91st birthday with a garden-themed party.
His death comes after another family tragedy
Mary Jo Campbell’s death comes more than two years after the death of her younger sister, Karen Houghton, who died unexpectedly in March 2024 at the age of 65.In recent episodes of The Kardashians, Kris Jenner spoke emotionally about watching her mother grow up and her concerns about her health.