Cape Town – Kim Kardashian has paid an emotional tribute to her grandmother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, following her death at the age of 91.
The reality television star shared her heartfelt message on Instagram about an hour after her mother, Kris Jenner, announced that MJ had passed away.
Posting a collection of photographs spanning the years, Kardashian reflected on the profound influence her grandmother had on her life. She described MJ as her “best friend”, “gossip buddy” and “forever twin”, while crediting her with instilling the values of family, hard work and resilience.
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In her tribute, Kardashian revealed that MJ gave her her first job at a store in San Diego, where she learned lessons about work ethic, strength and confidence that remained with her throughout her life.
“My sweet Grandma MJ, my best friend, my gossip buddy, my forever twin… 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. You gave me my very first job at your store in San Diego and taught me lessons about work ethic, strength, and confidence that I’ve carried with me ever since.
“You always believed in me, championed me, and were my safe place. You truly were the matriarch of our family, and your love is woven into all of us. I know you’re at peace now. Give Papa Harry, Aunt Karen, and my dad a hug for me. You will always be a part of me, I love you soooooo much and I will miss you forever and ever.
“YOU ARE THE BEST OF US!!!
“I know you are up in heaven, looking at all of our Instagram posts of you from your sneaky finsta account you would always use lol.”
Kardashian’s tribute highlighted the close bond they shared and honoured the legacy of the woman she said shaped both her family and her career.
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