Kris Jenner's Mom MJ Shannon's Cause of Death Revealed

The cause of death of Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, mother of Kris Jenner and grandmother of the famous Kardashian-Jenner clan, has been revealed. According to her death certificate, obtained by Us Weekly on Tuesday, the immediate cause was acute cardiopulmonary arrest. Contributing conditions included acute respiratory failure and metastatic lung cancer, which the 91-year-old had been battling for months before her death.

Mary Jo Shannon passed away on July 16 at a Los Angeles hospital. The certificate notes that she was cremated on July 23, and no autopsy was performed. The news of her death has been a devastating blow to the entire Kardashian-Jenner family, who were extremely close to MJ.

Fans of the reality show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” knew Mary Jo well from her frequent appearances on the show. She was not just a grandmother but a true matriarchal figure, often offering wise advice and supporting her grandchildren. Her death has sparked an outpouring of condolences from fans and celebrities worldwide.

The family has not yet made official statements about funeral arrangements, but sources say they plan a private ceremony. Kris Jenner and her children—Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Rob Kardashian, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner—are deeply mourning the loss.

Mary Jo Shannon was married twice. Her first husband was Robert Houghton, Kris Jenner's father. She later married Harry Shannon, who became Kris's stepfather. Kris has often said her mother was her primary example of strength and resilience.

The lung cancer diagnosis was made shortly before her death. Despite her age and illness, she remained in good spirits and stayed involved in family matters until the end. Her passing is a tremendous loss for the dynasty, which has always emphasized the importance of family bonds.

It is not yet known whether there will be a public memorial, but fans are already expressing condolences on social media, remembering warm moments with MJ on the show. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Kardashian-Jenner family during this difficult time.