Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon dies at 91
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Key Points:
- Kris Jenner announced the passing of her mother, Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon, at the age of 91, expressing deep sorrow and highlighting MJ as the heart of their family who taught them love, kindness, and resilience.
- MJ Shannon was a model and entrepreneur who owned a clothing store called Shannon & Company in 1980, predating the Kardashian-Jenner family's ventures into fashion retail.
- MJ appeared on the family’s reality shows "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and "The Kardashians," as well as on ABC’s "Celebrity Family Feud," becoming a familiar figure to fans.
- She was a two-time cancer survivor, having battled breast and colon cancer, and was married three times, with her first marriage lasting only four months.
- Kim Kardashian paid tribute to her grandmother on Instagram, crediting MJ for teaching her business skills and being a steadfast source of love and support throughout her life.
