Mary Jo Campbell
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Mary Jo Campbell was the mother of Kris Jenner and grandmother to the Kardashian-Jenner family who became a beloved reality television personality.
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Mary Jo Campbell, known affectionately as MJ, was born in 1934 and died on July 26, 2026, just shy of her 92nd birthday. She was the mother of Kris Jenner and Karen Houghton, and grandmother to Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Campbell became a familiar face to millions of viewers through her recurring appearances on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its successor series The Kardashians, where she earned her own devoted fanbase for her witty remarks and warm presence.
Campbell worked as a businesswoman, operating a retail store in San Diego where her granddaughter Kim Kardashian received her first job. She was a two-time cancer survivor, a fact that inspired her family and demonstrated her resilience. Throughout her life, she emphasized the importance of family, unconditional love, and finding joy in everyday moments.
Her death was announced by Kris Jenner on social media, with tributes pouring in from her grandchildren who described her as a best friend, mentor, and the matriarch who shaped their values. The family had celebrated her 90th and 91st birthdays on their reality series, capturing intimate moments that showcased the close bond between the generations.
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