# Kris Jenner's Mother MJ Dies at 91

Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon, the mother of Kris Jenner and grandmother to the Kardashian-Jenner family, has passed away at age 91. Known for her appearances on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," MJ was a beloved family matriarch. Her death marks the loss of a familiar figure to fans of the reality TV dynasty.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/kris-jenners-mom-dead-mj-shannon-1236812693/) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:36:10 +0000