Kardashian defends holiday post after grandmother’s death – RTE.ie
- Mary Jo Shannon, the mother of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner, died at the age of 91, according to announcements made by the family.
- Kris Jenner confirmed the passing of her mother, MJ Shannon, who was 91 years old.
- Following the announcement of Shannon's death, Kim Kardashian faced public scrutiny for sharing photos from a lake vacation on her social media accounts.
Mary Jo Shannon, the mother of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner, died at the age of 91, according to announcements made by the family. The death of the family matriarch prompted a series of public tributes and a subsequent defense from Kim Kardashian regarding her social media activity during the period of mourning, as reported by E! News and the BBC.
Death of Mary Jo Shannon at 91
Kris Jenner confirmed the passing of her mother, MJ Shannon, who was 91 years old. The news was shared across multiple outlets, including the BBC and the Irish Examiner, noting that the Kardashian-Jenner family is in mourning following the loss of the woman who served as the matriarch of the extended family.
Kim Kardashian’s Response to Holiday Posts
Following the announcement of Shannon’s death, Kim Kardashian faced public scrutiny for sharing photos from a lake vacation on her social media accounts. According to reporting from E! News and RTE.ie, Kardashian addressed the criticism by explaining the timing and intent behind the posts.
Kardashian defended the decision to share the holiday imagery, suggesting that the posts did not detract from the family’s grief or the respect owed to her grandmother.
Family Mourning and Public Tributes
The family’s reaction to the loss has been documented across several entertainment news platforms. Extra.ie reported that the Kardashian family is currently in mourning, while Kris Jenner’s official announcement served as the primary source for the news of Shannon’s passing.