Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, the mother of Kris Jenner and grandmother to the Kardashian family, has died at the age of 91. Her death was announced after Jenner shared the news in a social media post, saying her mother died on July 16.
Shannon was known to many viewers as “MJ,” a recurring presence on the family’s reality television shows over the years. Through those appearances, she became a recognizable figure to fans who followed the Kardashian-Jenner family on screen.
News of her death quickly drew attention because of her close connection to one of entertainment’s most famous families. As Kris Jenner’s mother, Shannon was part of the extended family dynamic that often appeared in the Kardashian reality universe.
While only limited details were shared publicly, Shannon’s passing marks the loss of a beloved family member whose appearances helped make her a familiar face to audiences. She is being remembered as both the Kardashian family’s grandmother and an enduring presence in their public story.
