It’s with deep sadness that Caitlyn Jenner announced on Instagram the passing of her mother, Esther Jenner, at the age of 96.
Esther Jenner died on Thursday, April 20, as disclosed by Caitlyn Jenner in an Instagram post on Friday, April 21.
“I am heartbroken to announce my mom passed away yesterday morning, peacefully,” Jenner shared in her Instagram post.
“Losing a mother is unique in the sense that she is the only person that loved me my entire life. I will miss her tremendously. She was a few weeks shy of 97 and lived a full life. Love you mom,” Jenner added in her Instagram tribute.
Esther Jenner’s passing came just a few weeks before her 97th birthday.
She had made sporadic appearances on the Kardashian family reality shows and publicly expressed support for Caitlyn since her transition in 2015.
During an appearance on ‘I am Cait,’ Esther Jenner articulated her initial feelings about Caitlyn’s transition, saying, “My first feeling was, ‘I lost my son.’ Then I thought, ‘You know what? I’m gaining a daughter!’”
She continued to show unwavering support in an interview with the New York Daily News, emphasizing the importance of using the correct pronouns during Caitlyn’s transition.
“Think about it. It’s a difficult thing when it’s habit. But I will accomplish this,” Esther said. “I love him dearly. It doesn’t matter whether he dresses like a male or a female. Whatever he needs to make him happy that’s all I care about.”
Esther is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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