Kim Kardashian clarifies post
Kim Kardashian clarifies post
A recent social media post by Kim Kardashian has sparked confusion among her fans, with some questioning the timing of the post given the recent death of her grandmother, Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon. As reported by Usmagazine, Kardashian took to Instagram to clarify that the post was scheduled in advance and not intended to be insensitive.
The post in question featured a carousel of photos from a family vacation, with Kardashian captioning it "Lake life." However, the timing of the post coincided with the announcement of MJ Shannon's death by Kris Jenner, Kardashian's mother. According to News, MJ Shannon passed away at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy as the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner family.
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Kardashian's clarification came after some fans expressed confusion and criticism over the timing of the post. As BBC notes, MJ Shannon was a beloved figure in the Kardashian-Jenner family and appeared on several episodes of their reality TV shows.
In her tribute to MJ Shannon, Kris Jenner wrote, "Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye." As reported by Yahoo News, Jenner went on to praise her mother's values and the impact she had on their family.
MJ Shannon's legacy extends beyond her family, with many fans and viewers of the Kardashian-Jenner reality TV shows remembering her for her wisdom, kindness, and strength. As Abcnews notes, MJ Shannon was a two-time cancer survivor and a successful businesswoman.
The Kardashian-Jenner family has been open about their grief and sadness following MJ Shannon's death. As Eu reports, Kris Jenner has spoken about the difficulty of coping with the loss of her mother, but has also expressed gratitude for the time they had together and the values MJ Shannon instilled in their family.
In the days following MJ Shannon's death, the Kardashian-Jenner family has come together to celebrate her life and legacy. As Today notes, Kim Kardashian paid tribute to her grandmother, writing, "You taught all of us the importance of family, and those values are something we'll carry with us forever!!!!! You were the woman who showed me what it meant to be a hardworking businesswoman."
MJ Shannon was born on July 26, 1934, and passed away just shy of her 92nd birthday. She was married three times and had two children, Kris Jenner and Karen Houghton.
Kris Jenner announced the death of her mother on Instagram, writing, "Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ." The post was met with an outpouring of condolences and tributes from fans and friends of the Kardashian-Jenner family. As NBC News reports, the family is currently grieving and celebrating the life of MJ Shannon.
The death of MJ Shannon has also sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and friends of the Kardashian-Jenner family. As Eonline reports, the family has been flooded with messages of condolence and support, and will likely continue to receive them in the days and weeks to come.
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