Kris Jenner announces that her mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, has died at age 91. Multiple outlets report that Shannon, a recurring figure on the Kardashian family’s reality television series, appeared as a guest on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and later “The Kardashians.” Jenner shares the news in an Instagram post, saying, “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ,” and describing the loss as heartbreak. Deadline, Variety and others cite Jenner’s statement that she will always see “pieces” of her mother in the family. Other family members also post tributes, including mentions of condolences and remembrance shared through social media. Several reports also note that Shannon had become a familiar, fan-favorite presence to audiences of the long-running franchise. The timing is reported as Thursday, with her death dated July 16. While outlets differ slightly in wording and emphasis, they consistently describe Shannon as Kris Jenner’s mother, known by the nickname “MJ,” and as a prominent part of the family’s on-screen history.