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Kris Jenner Says Mother MJ Shannon Dies at 91

7/17/2026

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Kris Jenner announced on Instagram that her mother Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon died on July 16, 2026, at age 91.
MJ, a former model, founded the San Diego children’s boutique Shannon & Co. in 1980 and appeared on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Kardashians.
She was survived by Kris Jenner, six grandchildren—including Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Rob, Kendall and Kylie—and 13 great-grandchildren, after her daughter Karen Houghton died in 2024.

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Kris Jenner announced on Instagram that her mother Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon died on July 16, 2026, at age 91.
MJ, a former model, founded the San Diego children’s boutique Shannon & Co. in 1980 and appeared on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Kardashians.
She was survived by Kris Jenner, six grandchildren—including Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Rob, Kendall and Kylie—and 13 great-grandchildren, after her daughter Karen Houghton died in 2024.

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