Jeff Bezos' Mum Dies Weeks after Billionaire's Lavish Wedding

• Billionaire Jeff Bezos and his family are mourning the death of his beloved mum, Jacklyn Gise Bezos
• The family shared the cause of her death, and the billionaire has written a heartfelt tribute dedicated to her
• Netizens have taken to social media to console Bezos and his family, reminding them that she lives on in their hearts

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is mourning the death of his mother, Jacklyn Gise Bezos, who died on August 14, at the age of 78, after a lengthy fight with Lewy Body Dementia

This was just weeks after he and his wife exchanged vows in one of the most talked-about ceremonies of the year.

Is Jeff Bezos' mum dead?

Jackie, who became a mother at 17 and raised Jeff mostly as a single parent before marrying Miguel "Mike" Bezos in 1968, died quietly in her Miami home, surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

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The Bezos Family Foundation, which she co-founded with her son, acknowledged her death in a poignant statement praising her legacy of kindness, service, and unwavering devotion to family and community, People reported.

The billionaire penned a tearjerking message dedicated to his mother, saying that he knew his mum felt loved in her final moments.

Jeff promised to hold and cherish the memories they had together in his heart. He also acknowledged the part his mum played in his childhood and success.

Jackie Bezos was not just a dedicated mother and grandma but also a philanthropist who greatly affected early childhood education and research.

She got a psychology degree at age 45 and co-founded the Bezos Family Foundation, sponsoring initiatives like Vroom and the Bezos Scholars Programme.

She also financed cancer research at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

According to The Sun, she and Mike (Jeff's stepfather) also helped Amazon get off the ground by putting about KSh 32.6 million into the company in 1995, which would turn out to be a great investment.

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Netizens comfort Jeff Bezos

Here is what they had to say:

laurensanchezbezos:

"We will miss her SO much. Love you."

octobergonz:

"She was so special and so loved. What a life legacy your family will carry on forever. Love you all."

sashaalexander:

"Deepest condolences. What a beautiful mother you are blessed to have."

gabypacheco1:

"@jeffbezos Your mom made me feel like part of the family. When I visited her home in Aspen, she embraced me with such warmth and genuine curiosity about who I was. I could feel her deep love for her family — and for people in general."

Ababu Namwamba mourns mum

Closer to home, former CS Ababu Namwamba recently mourned the death of his beloved mother Mama Agatha Maina Namwamba.

The politician was heartbroken after learning of his mum's demise, noting the impact she had on his upbringing.

He promised to inform Kenyans of his mother's burial date and asked for privacy and prayers to mourn.

Kenyans on social media sent their comforting messages to the Namwamba family.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke