Kris Jenner expresses her condolences after Ellen DeGeneres announces her mother has died: ‘We send you our love’ |

Ellen DeGeneres offered her condolences after Kris Jenner announced her mother, Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Campbell, has died aged 91: ‘My mum was the heart of our family’. (Instagram)

A day ago, mom and businesswoman Kris Jenner shared the heartbreaking news that her mother, Mary Jo Shannon, also known as MJ, had passed away. Following the news, many people in the industry reached out to offer their respects and condolences to Jenner and the entire family. Ellen DeGeneres, best known for her reality TV work, was one of many to extend their support for the Kardashian-Jenner family.

Ellen DeGeneres reached out and offered support after Kris Jenner announced her mother’s death

Over the years, Ellen and the Kardashian-Jenner family have shared a close bond. A day after Chris announced the news of his mother’s death, the reality TV show host took to his Instagram account to share his condolences about his mother. She posted a photo of Chris and MJ that has since gone viral online and wrote an emotional note in the caption. It read, “Portia and I know how much you loved your mom and what a special force she was in your life and the lives of your entire family. I can’t imagine the pain you are feeling right now. We are sending you our love. @krisjenner”. The post was acknowledged by Kris’ daughter Khloé Kardashian, who posted in the comments section: “You are the sweetest!!! You are my mom’s best friend (herart emojis)”.

Kris Jenner’s mother, Mary Jo Shannon, has died

Taking to her Instagram account, the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch announced that her mother had passed on to her heavenly abode. Posting an old and vintage photo of her, she posted, “She taught me everything that really matters…to love your family wholeheartedly, to be kind, to show up for those you love and to never take a moment for granted. She taught us that family is everything. She showed us how to love unconditionally and how to find joy in the small moments.”He also called his mother “the heart of our family”.She ended her post by adding, “When I look at my children and my grandchildren, I will forever see a piece of you in all of us.” There is not a part of me that is not shaped by you. And if I’ve done anything right in this world, it’s because I’ve tried to live my life in a way that would make you proud. Every memory, every moment, every blessing, it’s all because of you, and I will forever thank God every single day for making you my mother. My heart is in a million pieces… Thank you for giving me the greatest childhood and oh what a beautiful blessed life… I love you forever mom. Thank you for giving us everything.” Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon died on July 16 and was 91 years old at the time of her death. He left for his heavenly abode on July 26 just 10 days before his 92nd birthday.