Caitlyn Jenner mom death updates — Former Kardashian’s star mourns mother Esther in heartfelt post as tributes pour in
CAITLYN Jenner's mom, Esther, has died at age 96.
The former Kardashians star revealed the devastating news in an post on Friday morning.
"I am heartbroken to announce my mom passed away yesterday morning, peacefully," Caitlyn wrote.
"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."
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Caitlyn’s statement after accident
After the accident, Caitlyn released a statement wishing her “heartfelt and deepest sympathies” to those hurt.
“My heartfelt and deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones, and to all of those who were involved or injured in this terrible accident.
“It is a devastating tragedy and I cannot pretend to imagine what this family is going through at this time. I am praying for them. I will continue to cooperate in every way possible.”
She was not charged with a crime after the Los Angeles District Attorney determined she was driving below the speed limit and engaged her breaks before impact.
Fatal 2015 vehicle collision
Caitlyn – who was then known as Bruce – was driving a Cadillac 4×4 and towing a dune buggy when she slammed into the back of Kim Howe’s Lexus, in Malibu, California in 2015.
Kim had put her brakes on seconds before her vehicle was shunted into the path of the Humvee 4×4.
Animal rights activist Kim, 70, from Calabasas, California, died at the scene.
In 2019, Kim’s stepdaughter Dana Howe told The Sun: “It robbed us of the chance to say goodbye to Kim.
Interesting facts about Caitlyn Jenner, concluded
In September 2017, Caitlyn discovered daughter Kylie was pregnant through the media – and not by talking with her.
A source close to the family exclusively told The Sun Online: “Caitlyn had to find out that Kylie was pregnant just like everyone else — from the internet.
“She was heartbroken that her own daughter wouldn’t confide something so serious to her first.”
Caitlyn has previously been open about the fact that the relationship she has with her step-children has turned sour, and in August 2017 she revealed she hadn’t spoken to Kim in nine months.
She also caused more of a rift after exposing the inner workings of her marriage to Kris in her book, The Secrets of My Life.
Interesting facts about Caitlyn Jenner, continued
Despite having two failed marriages before Kris Jenner, Caitlyn married the mother of Kim Kardashian after only five months of dating in 1991 and they share two daughters Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
After graduating from university, Caitlyn married her first wife Chrystie Crownover.
During their marriage, the pair had son Burt and daughter Casey but divorced in 1980 after nine years of marriage.
On January 5, 1981, Caitlyn married actress Linda Thompson in Hawaii and the couple had two sons together, Brandon and Brody Jenner, but by 1986 they had separated.
Interesting facts about Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, won a football scholarship to Graceland College in Iowa.
However, she had to quit the game after a knee injury, at which point the Graceland track coach then encouraged Caitlyn to try her hand at the decathlon.
Caitlyn later went on to win the gold medal for the event at the Montreal Olympic Games in 1976, earning the unofficial title of the “World’s Greatest Athlete.”
Meet Caitlyn Jenner’s father: William Jenner
Caitlyn’s father is William Jenner.
It is understood he was a tree surgeon before he retired.
He has appeared alongside Caitlyn at several events in the past, but he remained much more out of the spotlight than Caitlyn’s mother Esther.
William died on December 28, 2000.
All about Esther Jenner, conclusion
In an interview, Esther described the show as “plotless,” adding: “I wasn’t fond of that program. There was no plot, and why it was such a hit I’ll never know.”
“When your child becomes, oh golly, world-famous, it’s very difficult for a mother to put them in that category, she’s not a celebrity to me, she’s my kid.”
She added: “It’s just very difficult, but I’m no different than any other mother, I love my kids.”
Esther also branded Caitlyn’s appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! “torture” to watch, vowing not to tune in to the show.
In an exclusive interview with Sun Online, Esther blasted: “That’s not entertainment to me, to see somebody frightened. I think she could spend a lot more pleasant times on the golf course.”
All about Esther Jenner, continued
Esther was rather critical of Caitlyn’s ex-wife, and mother to Kendall and Kylie.
She alleged Kris was hyper-controlling and an unsuitable choice of spouse, although she has since said their relationship has improved.
Esther also criticized the hugely popular Keeping Up With The Kardashians, which features Caitlyn’s family.
All about Esther Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner was born Bruce Jenner on October 28, 1949.
Her parents Esther and William raised her just outside of New York City.
Caitlyn was known as Bruce until June 2015, when she announced she was transitioning, and then had gender reassignment surgery in January 2017.
Caitlyn had a rather different upbringing from her mother, who grew up on a small farm where her family had three cows, a flock of chickens, and grew their own vegetables.
But the pair were understood to be pretty close, so much so that they speak on the phone almost every day.
And Esther, in her 90s, was very supportive of Caitlyn’s transition, saying: “It’s nothing she asked for, it’s a condition and it starts in the mother’s womb.”
Esther slams Kardashians’ TV show
Esther Jenner, 96, previously spoke out after her daughter revealed she only found out through the media she had been “explicitly excluded” from the new reality series The Kardashians.
Asked if Caitlyn had been hurt by the snubs, her mom Esther told The Sun from her home in Idaho: “I don’t know if [Caitlyn] even cares. It’s something we haven’t even discussed.
“I think that Kardashian show is the most senseless thing I have ever watched.
“But my two granddaughters, Kendall and Kylie, created it and I love them dearly.
Caitlyn Jenner’s relationship status
Caitlyn Jenner is currently not married, however, she is reportedly dating Sophia Hutchins.
Caitlyn was previously married to Chrystie Scott from 1972 to 1981.
She later married Linda Thompson from 1981 to 1986. Her last marriage was with Kris Jenner from 1991 to 2015.
Caitlyn has had six children from her marriages – Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Brody Jenner, Cassandra Marino, Brandon Jenner, and Burt Jenner.
Caitlyn Jenner’s relationship status
Caitlyn Jenner is currently not married, however, she is reportedly dating Sophia Hutchins.
Caitlyn was previously married to Chrystie Scott from 1972 to 1981.
She later married Linda Thompson from 1981 to 1986. Her last marriage was with Kris Jenner from 1991 to 2015.
Caitlyn has had six children from her marriages – Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Brody Jenner, Cassandra Marino, Brandon Jenner, and Burt Jenner.
Caitlyn Jenner’s net worth
According to , Caitlyn Jenner has an estimated net worth of approximately $25million.
Her main source of wealth is said to be her career as a media personality.
She also earns income from brand endorsements and sponsorships.
More on Esther Jenner
Esther made appearances on the hit interview show 20/20 and the reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
She had two kids which included Burt Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner.
Esther broke both her hips in 2015 but was able to make a full recovery.
Her grandchildren include Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner.
What to know about Caitlyn Jenner, continued
After the transition, Caitlyn starred in the reality TV series, I am Cait.
As a result of her transition, she is a well-known transgender rights activist.
In an attempt to boost her political career, she ran as a replacement candidate in the 2021 California gubernatorial recall election.
However, she received only one percent of the vote, which made her place 13th among candidates that were seeking to replace Gavin Newsom.
What to know about Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner was born on October 28, 1949, in Mount Kisco, New York.
Caitlyn is a well-known media personality and retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete.
She came out as a trans woman in April 2015, announcing a change in her name from William Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn Jenner.
Caitlyn thanked her mom during acceptance speech
Caitlyn Jenner brought her mom Esther as her plus-one to the 2015 ESPYs, where she was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
“I always thought that I got my courage and my determination from my dad who landed on Omaha beach and fought all the way through World War II,” Caitlyn said while accepting the award.
“I’m realizing now, Mom, I think I got all of those qualities from you.”
Kimberly Guilfoyle sends ‘hugs and prayers’
Donald Trump Jr‘s partner Kimberly Guilfoyle sent her support in the comments of Caitlyn Jenner‘s about her late mother on Instagram.
“I am so sorry for your loss,” the TV personality shared.
“God bless your mom. Sending you hugs and prayers.”
Esther appeared on Keeping up with the Kardashians
Esther made appearances on the hit interview show 20/20 and the reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
She had two kids which included Burt Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner.
Esther broke both her hips in 2015 but was able to make a full recovery.
Her grandchildren include Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner.
Fans send love and support
Multiple fans have rushed to Caitlyn Jenner’s heartbreaking where she revealed her mother Esther has died.
One fan wrote: “she loved you for you! rest in peace mama jenner!”
Another wrote: “So sorry for your loss, sending loads of love xxxx”
Esther supported Caitlyn’s transition
Esther, even into her 90s, was very supportive of Caitlyn’s transition, saying: “It’s nothing she asked for, it’s a condition and it starts in the mother’s womb.”
But she had been rather critical of Caitlyn’s ex-wife, and mother to Kendall and Kylie.
She alleged Kris was hyper-controlling and an unsuitable choice of spouse, although she has since said their relationship has improved.
Life after the transition
After the transition, she starred in the reality TV series, I am Cait.
As a result of her transition, she is a well-known transgender rights activist.
In an attempt to boost her political career, she ran as a replacement candidate in the 2021 California gubernatorial recall election.
However, she received only one percent of the vote, which made her place 13th among candidates that were seeking to replace Gavin Newsom.
Caitlyn Jenner’s birth chart
Below, you can find Caitlyn Jenner’s full birth chart.
She was born in Mount Kisco, New York, on October 28, 1949, at 6.16am.
- Sun – Scorpio ♏︎
- Moon – Aquarius ♒︎
- Mercury – Libra ♎︎
- Venus – Sagittarius ♐︎
- Mars – Virgo ♍︎
- Jupiter – Capricorn ♑︎
- Saturn – Virgo ♍︎
- Uranus – Cancer ♋
- Neptune – Libra ♎︎
- Pluto – Leo ♌︎
- Ascendant (Rising) – Scorpio ♏︎
- N Node – Aries ♈︎
Caitlyn slammed Ellen DeGeneres, continued
She went on to say she upset the presenter when she called herself a “traditionalist” who of same-sex marriage.
However, it was Ellen’s discussion with Howard Stern, which Caitlyn felt betrayed by.
In her memoir, she wrote: “This discussion further alienated me from members of the LGBTQ community.
“Ellen’s appearance on The Howard Stern Show, where in my mind she even more emphatically took what I said out of context, made it go viral.”
Caitlyn slammed Ellen DeGeneres
The reality star hit out at the talk show host in her memoir The Secrets of My Life following an interview they did in 2015.
In her book, Caitlyn explained that Ellen asked in a “friendly voice to discuss how her views on marriage equality have progressed over the years.”
At the time Caitlyn said: “I am for it. I did not initially understand why marriage was so important, influenced no doubt by my own personal experience. Now I do, and it’s a wonderful thing to see.”