Kris Jenner’s Mom, MJ Campbell, Has Passed Away

What Happened?

Kris Jenner’s mom, Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, has died. Kris Jenner is a star on the TV show The Kardashians and a talent manager (someone who helps manage the careers of famous people). She shared the sad news on Thursday.

• MJ Campbell was 91 years old.
• She would have turned 92 very soon (just days away).

How Kris Shared the News

Kris posted a long tribute (a written message to honor someone) on Instagram, which is a social media app where people share photos and words.

She wrote:

“Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. ”

Kris, who is 70, also said:

• “There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye.”
• She called her mom “the heart of [their] family.”

What MJ Taught Her Family

In her message, Kris explained the wonderful things her mom taught her:

• To love your family fiercely (very strongly)
• To be kind
• To show up for the people you love
• To never take a single moment together for granted (don’t waste time with loved ones)
• That family is everything
• How to love without conditions (no matter what)
• How to find joy in little moments
• How to face life’s hard times with strength and faith

The Letter Kris Wrote to Her Mom

Kris included a letter to her late parent (a parent who has died). In it, she said:

• “Mom, thank you for every sacrifice you made, every piece of wisdom you shared, and every moment you loved us so completely.”
• She will miss their daily talks, her smile, and her laughter.
• Even though their hearts are broken, MJ’s love “will live on” in family traditions.
• When she looks at her kids and grandkids, she sees pieces of MJ in them.
• She said if she did anything right in life, it’s because she tried to make her mom proud.

Kris finished by saying:

“My heart is broken into a million pieces … thank you for giving me the greatest childhood and oh what a beautiful blessed life … I love you forever Mommy.”

Family Reactions

• Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian “liked” the post (clicked the like button on Instagram).
• The other siblings—Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Rob Kardashian, and Kendall Jenner—have not yet shared their own statements about MJ’s passing.

Important Point: MJ Campbell turned 91 in July 2025. Last year, Kris posted about her mom’s birthday lunch at a restaurant called The Ivy, saying it was “the most beautiful day celebrating my mom’s 91st birthday.”

More About MJ’s Family

MJ was also the mother of Karen Houghton, Kris’s sister.

• Karen died suddenly of cardiac arrest (when the heart suddenly stops) in March 2024 at age 65.
• At that time, Kris said she shared the news “with the heaviest heart and deepest sadness” and reminded everyone that life is short and precious.

Summary

Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, Kris Jenner’s 91-year-old mom, has died. Kris announced it on Instagram with a heartfelt tribute, saying her mom was the heart of the family and taught her about love and kindness. Some family members liked the post, while others haven’t spoken yet. MJ was also mom to Karen, who passed in 2024. Her love will live on in the family.

FAQ

Who was Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell?
She was Kris Jenner’s mother and the grandmother of the Kardashian-Jenner kids. She was 91 years old.

How did Kris Jenner announce her mom’s death?
She posted a long tribute and letter on her Instagram account on Thursday.

Did other family members respond?
Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian liked the post. The rest of the siblings have not shared their own messages yet.

Was MJ Campbell close to her 92nd birthday?
Yes, she was only days away from turning 92.

Did MJ have other children?
Yes, she was also the mother of Karen Houghton, who died in 2024 at age 65.