When Kim Kardashian posted “Lake life” vacation photos just minutes after her 91-year-old grandmother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, died, we saw immediate questions regarding the timing. Kardashian clarified in her comments that the upload was an automated, pre-scheduled post made days before the family lost MJ.
Quick Facts on the Announcement
- Kris Jenner announced her mother’s death at age 91 in July 2026.
- Kardashian’s vacation post was scheduled days in advance and coincided directly with the news.
- Kim confirmed she spent the past week entirely by her mother and grandmother’s side.
Following the scheduling overlap, Kardashian published a dedicated tribute to her grandmother. She credited MJ with giving her a first job in San Diego, which she says built her foundational work ethic as a businesswoman.
We also saw Kardashian share a screenshot of a recent text from MJ. The message showed her grandmother hoping that her 10 great-grandchildren could help find solutions to climate change.
Kris Jenner released her own statement, noting that her mother taught the family resilience. MJ had been a steady public presence on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and the family’s social media platforms for years.
