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Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon dies at 91
By KTRK / ABC ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Kris Jenner shared a post about her late mother, MJ, on Instagram on Thursday.
Key takeaway Further details about Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon's death can be found on the ABC13 Houston website, as the information available is limited to the Instagram post and the report of her passing at 91 years old.
Kris Jenner's mother, Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, has passed away at the age of 91. This information was reported by ABC13 Houston.
Kris Jenner took to Instagram to share a post about her late mother, MJ, on Thursday. The post was shared on the social media platform as a way for Kris Jenner to acknowledge her mother's passing.
Further details about Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon's death can be found on the ABC13 Houston website, as the information available is limited to the Instagram post and the report of her passing at 91 years old.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
While the passing of Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, Kris Jenner's mother, is a notable event, its impact is more of a personal nature, given the celebrity connection to the area. In the context of Bellaire , a community within the larger Houston area, the news is likely to resonate with local fans of the Kardashian-Jenner family, who may have followed Kris Jenner's career and personal life through various media outlets. As a community that values family and personal connections, the news of MJ's passing at 91 may also prompt local residents to reflect on the importance of aging and end-of-life care in their own families. However, without further details on MJ's connection to the local community, the news remains more of a celebrity footnote, rather than a significant local event. Local fans will likely look to social media and other sources for more information on Kris Jenner's tribute to her mother.
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Category: local Published: July 16, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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