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Kourtney Kardashian Honors Late Grandmother MJ Shannon on What Would Have Been Her 92nd Birthday
7/28/2026, 2:02:18 PM
Core Event: Instagram Tributes from the Kardashian-Jenner Family
On July 26, Kourtney Kardashian posted a carousel of photos and a heartfelt caption on Instagram to mark the birthday that would have been her mother-in-law Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon’s 92nd. The post highlighted memories from childhood through recent family gatherings and expressed gratitude for MJ’s influence. Earlier, on July 16, Kris Jenner announced MJ’s death in a separate Instagram message, describing her mother as “the heart of our family.”
Background & Context
MJ Shannon, born Mary Jo Campbell, appeared regularly on *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* and *The Kardashians*. She founded the San Diego children’s boutique Shannon & Co. in 1980 and was a matriarch to Kim, Kourtney, Khloé, Rob Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner. She died at age 91 on July 16.
Official Statements & Responses
Kris Jenner’s July 16 announcement emphasized MJ’s role in teaching “everything that truly matters,” including fierce family love and kindness. Kourtney’s July 26 caption framed MJ as a “safe place” whose legacy shaped her entire childhood.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I am so thankful to have had her for 47 years to look up to, for the way she loved me and for being a safe place,” — Instagram Kourtney
- “Happy Heavenly Birthday Mommy. I love you,” — Kris
- “She taught us that family is everything. She showed us how to love unconditionally and how to find joy in the little moments,” — Kris
These statements collectively illustrate the family’s public remembrance of MJ Shannon, underscoring her lasting impact on multiple generations within the Kardashian-Jenner clan.
