Mary Jo, mother of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner, dies aged 91
The Kardashian-Jenner family is mourning the death of Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, mother of Kris Jenner, at age 91.
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Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon has died at the age of 91. The news was announced by her daughter, Kris Jenner.
Coverage from BBC, NBC News, and ABC News focuses on the announcement of the death. People.com reports that Kim Kardashian shared a tribute stating, “I know you’re at peace now.” USA Today reports that Kim Kardashian is responding to backlash regarding an Instagram post made following her grandmother's death.
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Quick answers
How old was Mary Jo Shannon when she died?
She was 91 years old.
Who announced the death?
The death was announced by her daughter, Kris Jenner.
How did Kim Kardashian react to the news?
Kim Kardashian mourned her grandmother on social media, though USA Today notes she later responded to backlash over an Instagram post.
Coverage (10)
- Inside the Bond Kris Jenner's Mom MJ Shannon Shared With Her Grandkids Yahoo · 3h ago
- Kris Jenner’s mom, beloved matriarch Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon, dies at 91 Los Angeles Times · 3h ago
- Kim Kardashian Mourns "Gossip Buddy" Grandma MJ Shannon After Death Yahoo · 3h ago
- Kris Jenner announces heartbreaking death of beloved Kardashian family matriarch Cleveland.com · 3h ago
- Kris Jenner Announces Death of Mom Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon at 91: ‘My Heart Is Broken into a Million Pieces’ People.com · 3h ago
- Kim Kardashian responds to backlash over Instagram post after grandma's death USA Today · 3h ago
- Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon dies at 91 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 3h ago
- Kim Kardashian Mourns Grandma MJ After Her Death at 91: ‘I Know You’re at Peace Now’ People.com · 4h ago
- Kris Jenner announces death of her mother, Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon NBC News · 4h ago
- Mary Jo, mother of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner, dies aged 91 BBC · 4h ago
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