Kris Jenner Marks Mom MJ’s First Posthumous Birthday Days After Her Death at 91

Raven BrunnerSun, July 26, 2026 at 9:22 PM UTC

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Kris Jenner and Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell; Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell.Credit: Kris Jenner/Instagram -

Kris Jenner marked her mom Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell’s first posthumous birthday on Instagram on July 26

The tribute comes just 10 days after MJ’s death at age 91

A source previously told PEOPLE that the Kardashian-Jenner family is “heartbroken” over MJ’s death

Kris Jenner is celebrating her mom.

The 70-year-old reality TV star marked her mom Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell’s first posthumous birthday in an Instagram post on Sunday, July 26. The heartfelt tribute comes just 10 days after MJ’s death at age 91.

“Happy Heavenly Birthday Mommy. I love you,” Kris captioned a set of images featuring the beloved matriarch.

The post begins with a photo of MJ smiling while wearing a bright, floral-print jacket. The second picture shows Kris and her mom sitting across from each other at a table, and the third captures the pair embracing.

The birthday tribute continues with another snapshot of the mother and daughter posing together, followed by a larger family photo featuring Kris’ daughters Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Khloé Kardashian, among many others.

Other photos show MJ surrounded by family and the matriarch flashing a peace sign.

Kris previously announced the death of her mom in an Instagram post on July 16.

“There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye,” she wrote in the caption. “My mom was the heart of our family. She taught me everything that truly matters … to love your family fiercely, to be kind, to show up for the people you love, and to never take a single moment together for granted.”

MJ welcomed Kris with engineer Robert Houghton in 1955. They later welcomed daughter Karen Houghton in 1958.

MJ and Robert broke up, and she eventually married businessman Harry Shannon, whom she stayed with until he died in a car crash in 2003.

Kris Jenner and Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell.Credit: Kris Jenner/Instagram

The mother of two founded the San Diego children’s boutique Shannon & Co. in 1980. She also made regular appearances on the famous family’s reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

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Kim Kardashian also paid tribute to her grandmother after her death.

“My sweet Grandma MJ, my best friend, my gossip buddy, my forever twin…” she captioned a carousel of family photos from over the decades.

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“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,” Kim, 45, continued.

A source told PEOPLE that the Kardashian-Jenner family is “heartbroken” over MJ’s death.

“MJ was such an important person for all the girls,” the insider said.

MJ’s death was particularly difficult for Kim as they had a close relationship, according to the source.

“Kim truly idolized her as a self-made woman. She talked with MJ very frequently, and she feels they had a really special bond,” the source said.

Like Kris, Kim marked what would have been her grandmother’s 92nd birthday on July 26 by sharing a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.

“Happy Heavenly 92nd Birthday grandma! It’s only been a week but wow the amount of things I’ve learned about you this week from going through all of your stuff with mom has been beautiful!” she wrote. “I thought I knew it all! Makes me respect you and love you more if that’s even possible.”

She continued, “Today we celebrate you! I miss you like crazy and I love you endlessly my sweet grandma MJ.”

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