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Kris Jenner's Mother Dies from Lung Cancer Complications

7/29/2026

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Kris Jenner (television personality) announced her mother Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon died on July 16 at a Los Angeles hospital.
The death certificate recorded acute cardiopulmonary arrest as the immediate cause, with respiratory failure and metastatic lung cancer also contributing.
A Celebration of Life was held on July 26 at San Diego’s La Valencia Hotel, with tributes from Kim, Khloé and Ellen DeGeneres.

History

Historical Context

In July 2024, the death of reality-TV star MJ Shannon revived the pattern of high-profile cancer deaths shaping public health conversation. The trend dates back to May 1995, when actress Elizabeth Montgomery succumbed to colon cancer at 62, prompting media focus on early detection. Earlier that year, novelist Elizabeth Taylor also died of cancer, marking another high-profile loss.

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Kris Jenner (television personality) announced her mother Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon died on July 16 at a Los Angeles hospital.
The death certificate recorded acute cardiopulmonary arrest as the immediate cause, with respiratory failure and metastatic lung cancer also contributing.
A Celebration of Life was held on July 26 at San Diego’s La Valencia Hotel, with tributes from Kim, Khloé and Ellen DeGeneres.

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