Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCarsen HoladayThursday 16 July 2026 22:59 BSTKim Kardashian Breaks Silence on Grandmother Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon’s Death: ‘My Forever Twin’Kris Jenner announced the death of her mother, Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon, who passed away days before her 92nd birthday.MJ was a beloved figure in the Kardashian-Jenner family, frequently praised as the "best grandmother ever" on social media.She gained popularity as a guest star on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" for her memorable antics, including a famous scene involving weed gummies.MJ served as one of two witnesses for Kourtney Kardashian's courthouse wedding to Travis Barker in May 2022.In an emotional Instagram tribute, Kris Jenner described her mother as the "heart of our family" who taught her about fierce love, kindness, and resilience.In fullKris Jenner announces mom’s death in emotional post: ‘Thank you for giving us everything’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in