Kris Jenner's mom Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Campbell cause of death at 91 revealed
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Key Points:
- Kris Jenner’s mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, died on July 16 from acute cardiopulmonary arrest, with contributing factors including acute respiratory failure and metastatic lung cancer, according to her death certificate.
- Campbell, who was 91, passed away in a Los Angeles hospital and was cremated a week later; no autopsy was conducted.
- Kris Jenner publicly announced her mother’s death on Instagram, describing MJ as the heart of their family and praising her resilience, love, and wisdom.
- The Kardashian-Jenner family shared tributes following Campbell’s death, with Kim Kardashian addressing initial criticism over a mistimed social media post by quickly posting a heartfelt tribute.
- Mary Jo Campbell was also the mother of Karen Houghton, who died unexpectedly of cardiac arrest in March 2024 at age 65.
