KRIS JENNER'S MOTHER MARY JO SHANNON DIES AGED 91

Kris Jenner announced the death of her mother, Mary Jo Shannon, on Thursday. Shannon died days before her 92nd birthday. Jenner described her mother as "the heart of our family" in an Instagram tribute, stating that Shannon had taught her about fierce love, kindness and resilience. Shannon was a member of the Kardashian-Jenner family and served as a witness at Kourtney Kardashian's courthouse wedding to Travis Barker in May 2022.

Shannon gained public recognition as a guest on the television programme "Keeping Up With the Kardashians", where she appeared in several memorable scenes. Family members had frequently praised her on social media as the "best grandmother ever". One of her most notable appearances involved a scene with weed gummies that became widely discussed amongst viewers of the show.

Jenner's tribute marked the public announcement of Shannon's passing to the family's social media followers. No further details regarding Shannon's death have been disclosed. The announcement comes as the Kardashian-Jenner family mourns the loss of a longstanding family member who had been present throughout the family's rise to public prominence.