Kris Jenner announces death of mother MJ at age 91
Shannon was married to businessman Harry Shannon for 40 years until his death in a car crash in 2003
- Kris Jenner announced the death of her mother Mary Jo Shannon.
- Shannon passed away at ninety-one after a lifetime of supporting her family.
- She was a boutique owner and appeared on Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Reality television star Kris Jenner announced the death of her mother, Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon, who passed away at the age of 91. The television personality shared the news of her mother's passing on Thursday, July 16, 2026, through a lengthy tribute on social media.
Instagram was the platform where Jenner, 70, published her emotional message, stating that her family had said goodbye to her beautiful mother. The media figure expressed that no words could capture what Shannon meant to her or describe the immense heartbreak of having to say goodbye. Jenner thanked her mother for the personal sacrifices she made, the valuable life lessons she shared, and the constant support she provided throughout her life. She also reflected on how much Shannon influenced her character, noting that every success in her life was shaped directly by her mother's guidance.
Shannon was highly recognisable to viewers of the reality television programme Keeping Up with the Kardashians, where she made regular appearances alongside her family members. Long before gaining wider public recognition through the popular reality series, she was a business owner who founded the children's boutique Shannon & Co. in San Diego in 1980. In previous interviews, Shannon fondly recalled memories of her grandchildren spending their childhood years playing in the boutique, including her granddaughter Kim Kardashian helping her count money as a young child. Shannon was married to businessman Harry Shannon for 40 years until he died in a car crash in 2003.
