Kris Jenner is mourning the loss of her mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, after new details about Campbell’s death became public. According to Page Six, Campbell’s cause of death was acute cardiopulmonary arrest. Other conditions listed on her death certificate included acute respiratory failure and metastatic lung cancer, following a health battle that lasted for months. Campbell died on July 16 at a Los Angeles hospital. She was 91, passing away just 10 days before what would have been her 92nd birthday.
Mary Jo Campbell Died at a Los Angeles Hospital
The death certificate states that Campbell died in a Los Angeles hospital and was cremated on July 23. No autopsy was performed after her death. The document also lists acute respiratory failure and metastatic lung cancer as contributing factors. The update brings more clarity to a loss that Kris Jenner first shared publicly in mid-July. Campbell had long been a familiar presence in the Kardashian-Jenner family’s public life, often appearing in family moments and celebrations shared online and on television.
Kris Jenner Called MJ the Family’s Heart
When announcing her mother’s death on Instagram, talent manager Kris Jenner wrote, “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. ” Jenner told Page Six. She continued her tribute by describing her mother as “the heart of our family.” Jenner also wrote that Campbell “showed us how to love unconditionally and how to find joy in the little moments.” The post quickly drew support from family members, including Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian, who both liked the message.
Kardashian-Jenner Family Shared Tributes
Several relatives posted their own messages after Campbell’s death, reflecting how central she was within the family. Kim Kardashian faced criticism earlier that day over a pre-scheduled vacation post, but she later shared a tribute to her grandmother. Kris Jenner’s message also thanked Campbell for “every sacrifice [she] made, every piece of wisdom [she] shared, and every moment [she] loved [the family] so completely.” The response across the family showed how deeply Campbell’s death was felt in private and in public.
MJ Campbell’s Final Year Included Family Celebrations
Campbell’s death came less than a year after her 91st birthday celebration, which Kris Jenner had marked with a warm social media post. Jenner wrote at the time, “The most beautiful day celebrating my mom’s 91st birthday,” adding that the family gathered for lunch at The Ivy. The loss also follows another family tragedy. In March 2024, Campbell’s daughter Karen Houghton died unexpectedly of cardiac arrest at 65. For the Kardashian-Jenner family, the past year has brought repeated grief alongside moments of remembrance.
