Kris Jenner announces that her mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, has died at age 91. Multiple outlets report that Jenner shared the news in an Instagram post, saying, “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ,” and describing the loss as heartbreaking. Sources also note that Shannon was known by her nickname “MJ” and made regular appearances on the Kardashian reality franchises, including Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Kardashians, where she became a familiar figure to viewers. Several articles describe her as a beloved family matriarch and mention that her final appearance on the show occurred shortly before her death. Reporting consistently places the announcement on Thursday and attributes the date of her death to July 16. Other coverage references her public presence and fan recognition, along with details about Jenner’s personal acknowledgment of what Shannon meant to her. TVLine additionally frames its coverage around an obituary, while the other outlets focus on Jenner’s social media announcement and Shannon’s role on the series.