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Kris Jenner announced the unexpected passing of her sister, Karen Houghton, on Instagram. Throwback photos were shared, along with heartfelt tributes.
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Jenner described Karen as beautiful inside and out, emphasizing the importance of telling loved ones how much they are cherished.
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Well wishes and condolences poured in from celebrities and fans, as the cause of Karen Houghton’s death remains undisclosed.
Kris Jenner has announced that her sister, Karen Houghton, has passed away “unexpectedly.”
The 68-year-old reality star took to Instagram on March 19 to share the news, along with a variety of throwback photos with her sister and their family.
“It is with the heaviest heart and deepest sadness that I share that my sister Karen passed away yesterday unexpectedly. My heart aches for my mom MJ and my niece Natalie and I pray that God guides us all through this difficult time,” Jenner wrote.
The social post tribute begins with past photos of Houghton, as well as shots of the two sisters together and with their mom, Mary Jo Campbell. Jenner also included photos of her sister with a young Rob and Kourtney Kardashian.
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“Karen was beautiful inside and out,” Jenner continued. “She was the sweetest, kindest, the most sensitive and vulnerable and so so funny. She always felt grateful and thankful for her life and treasured her family and friends and especially her beautiful daughter. She holds such a huge part of my heart and I cherish every single memory we have together.”
Jenner wrote that her sister’s death 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. I love you my beautiful sister,” she concluded the post.
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The comment section was filled with those sending well wishes and love to the Jenner and Kardashian family during this time.
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Houghton’s cause of death has not yet been disclosed. However, TMZ noted Tuesday that it appears she died from natural causes, citing law enforcement sources.
Kylie Jenner, Kris Jenner’s youngest child, responded to the post, “I love you mommy.”
Katy Perry wrote, “Sending you love.”
Despite the momager’s kind words, it appears that she and her younger sibling were once estranged.
“Pray for Kris Jenner she needs it…crazy,” Houghton ranted on Facebook in April 2014, according to RadarOnline.
”Shes as [sic] nutcase. She doesn’t need prayers she needs sky vodka hahaha hahaha hahaha.”
Houghton also claimed to the outlet at the time that her older sister would not return her calls.
“If you think your sister would call you back, she doesn’t,” she previously alleged.
