Kris Jenner announced on Thursday that her mother, Mary Jo "MJ" Campbell, has died at the age of 91. Campbell was a frequent presence on the family's reality television programs, including "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and "The Kardashians," since the family rose to prominence in 2007. A specific cause of death was not immediately released.
Campbell, a two-time cancer survivor, was born in 1934 and resided in Southern California. She was the mother of two daughters, Kris Jenner and Karen Houghton; Houghton died earlier this year in March. During her television appearances, Campbell was often depicted as a business mentor to her grandchildren, with Kim Kardashian noting that her first job was at Campbell's retail store in San Diego.
Prominent family members released statements following the news. Kris Jenner credited Campbell with shaping her life and teaching the family about resilience and faith. Kim Kardashian cited her grandmother as an influence on her own work ethic and business career. Funeral arrangements have not been made public.