Mary Jo Campbell dies aged 91 leaving Kardashian family heartbroken
Campbell passed away after decades of serving as a guiding influence to her daughter and extended family
Kris Jenner and the Kardashian family are grieving following the death of Mary Jo "MJ" Campbell, who died at the age of 91 on July 16. The family matriarch served as a central figure and foundational influence for multiple generations of the reality television stars.
People reported that insiders close to the family disclosed how members are coping with the loss during this period. Sources explained that Campbell was a vital figure for Jenner and her daughters, instilling essential lessons about business resilience and navigating difficult times using humour. Jenner expressed that her mother was the direct reason she and her daughters learned valuable life and entrepreneurial principles, adding that Campbell's signature humour endures through her granddaughters.
The loss has proved particularly challenging for Kim Kardashian, who idolised Campbell as an independent, self-made woman. Kardashian maintained frequent communication with her grandmother, sharing a unique relationship built on mutual trust. During her grieving process, Kardashian has relied on her boyfriend Lewis Hamilton for personal support.
Khloe Kardashian has similarly been reflecting on the broad impact Campbell had across the entire family network. She is contemplating recording a dedicated podcast episode alongside Jenner and her sisters to discuss Campbell's enduring legacy, though the project remains planned for a future date. Additionally, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner viewed their grandmother as the true backbone of the household.
Campbell passed away after decades of serving as a guiding influence to her daughter and extended family. Her guidance shaped both the personal values and professional approaches of the family members, who continue to process the loss together whilst honouring her legacy across their respective platforms.
