Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner family, took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce the passing of her younger sister, Karen Houghton, at the age of 65.
In a heartfelt post accompanied by a picture of Houghton, Jenner expressed her deep sorrow and the immense void left by her sister’s unexpected departure.
“It is with the heaviest heart and deepest sadness that I share that my sister Karen passed away yesterday unexpectedly,” Jenner wrote. The emotional tribute highlighted the profound bond between the siblings and the indelible mark Houghton left on those who knew her.
“Karen was beautiful inside and out. She was the sweetest, kindest, the most sensitive and vulnerable and so so funny,” Jenner reminisced. The reality TV star also acknowledged the immense pain felt by her mother, MJ, and niece, Natalie, as they navigate through this challenging time.
“Karen’s passing is a reminder that life is so short and precious and tomorrow is never promised. We must tell those we cherish how much we love them,” Jenner urged her followers. “She always felt grateful and thankful for her life and treasured her family and friends and especially her beautiful daughter.”
The cause of death for Jenner’s younger sister remains undisclosed. TMZ reported on Tuesday, citing law enforcement sources, that Houghton’s death appears to have resulted from natural causes.
Law enforcement sources reported to San Diego County officials that Karen Houghton was declared dead on Monday in San Marcos, CA. While the specific details of her passing remain uncertain, county officials currently attribute her death to natural causes.
Houghton, Kris Jenner’s only sister, shared parents MJ and Robert Houghton with the famed television personality and entrepreneur. Born three years after Kris, the siblings spent their childhood together in San Diego, primarily living with their mother MJ following her divorce from their father.
This marks the first time MJ has lost a child, making the event particularly heartbreaking for her. In response to the tragedy, the family is coming together to support one another during this difficult time.
