Kris Jenner's Mother, Mary Jo Shannon, Dies at 91

Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, the mother of Kris Jenner and grandmother to the Kardashian-Jenner family, died at the age of 91. Her passing was announced by her daughter, Kris Jenner, who shared the news on social media. Shannon was a familiar face to viewers, having made recurring appearances on the family's long-running reality television series, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," and its successor, "The Kardashians." These appearances allowed audiences to see her interactions with her daughter and grandchildren, including Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Rob Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner. Shannon was known for her presence in family gatherings and events documented on the shows. Her death marks the end of a significant matriarchal figure for the prominent reality television family. The exact cause of death was not immediately disclosed by the family. Shannon's presence on the shows provided a glimpse into the personal lives and dynamics of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, contributing to the narrative of their public persona. Her passing was met with expressions of grief from her family, with Kris Jenner stating her "heart is broken."