Kim Kardashian has paid an emotional tribute to her grandmother, Mary Jo "MJ" Campbell, following the announcement of her death at the age of 91. Describing her as her "best friend" and a guiding influence throughout her life, Kim thanked her grandmother for teaching her the values of hard work, family and resilience.
The news was first shared by Kim's mother, Kris Jenner, who revealed that her "heart is broken into a million pieces" after losing her beloved mother. MJ, who was affectionately known by fans of the Kardashian-Jenner family, regularly appeared in episodes of Keeping Up With the Kardashians and The Kardashians.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Kim reflected on the close bond they shared. She described MJ as her "gossip buddy" and "forever twin", adding that her grandmother had always been a constant source of love and encouragement.
Kim credited MJ with inspiring her business career, explaining that she gave her first job at her clothing store in San Diego. She said the experience taught her valuable lessons about work ethic, confidence and determination, qualities that have remained with her throughout her career.
She also praised her grandmother for always believing in her and providing unwavering support, calling her the true matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner family. Kim concluded her tribute by saying she found comfort in believing that her grandmother was now at peace.
MJ was the grandmother of Kourtney, Khloé and Rob Kardashian, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and was a well-loved figure within the famous family.
Earlier, Kris Jenner shared her own emotional tribute with her millions of Instagram followers, describing her mother as "the heart of our family". She said MJ had taught her life's most important lessons, including the importance of loving family unconditionally, showing kindness and cherishing every moment together.
Kris reflected on her mother's resilience, faith and generosity, thanking her for every sacrifice she made and for the wisdom she passed down through generations. She said her mother's love would continue to live on through family traditions and in the lives of everyone she touched.
Ending her message, Kris expressed her deep gratitude for the childhood her mother gave her and said that if she had achieved anything in life, it was because she had always tried to make her proud. While admitting her heart was "broken into a million pieces", she celebrated MJ's life as one filled with love, strength and lasting memories.
