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Jeff Bezos’ Mother, Jackie BezosDied following a battle with Lewy’s body dementia. She was 78.
The founder of the Amazon, 61, confirmed the news through Instagram Tribute Post Divided on Thursday, August 14.
“His adulthood started a little early when he became my mother at the age of 17. That couldn’t have been easy, but he did it all,” he wrote. “She picked up in the work of loving me with ferocity, bringing my amazing dad to the team a few years later, and then adding my sister and brother to her list of people to love, protect and foster. For the rest of her life, that list of people did not ever love to stop growing. She always gave so much more than she ever asked for.”
She continued, “After a long fight with the dementia of Lewy’s body, she died today, surrounded by so many of us who loved her – her children, grandparents, and my father. I know she felt our love in those last seconds. We were all so lucky to be in her life. I hold her safely in my heart forever.”
Jeff signed off the post, “I love you, mother.”
The Bezos Family Foundation, initiated by Jackie and Jeff, shared news of her death as well by statement.
Jackie, Jeff and Mike Bezos.
(Photo by Molly Riley/AFP via Getty Images)Jackie was diagnosed with the dementia of Lewy’s body in 2020. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is the second most common type of dementia and affects one’s cognitive abilities.
In his statement, the foundation described Jackie’s final years as “a quiet last chapter for a life that we all learned, friends and family alike, the true meaning of gravel and determination, kindness and service to others.”
In the meantime, loved ones, friends and followers took to the comments section of Jeff’s Instagram mail to send their condolences.
Jeff’s wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos55, he said, “We will miss him so much. Love you ❤️💔”
Meanwhile, actress Sharon Stone67, he wrote, “My sincere condolences I just lost my mother too 😢”
“My deepest condolences to you. Much strength in these difficult times,” he added Antonio’s flags, 65, while Naomi Campbell55, he wrote, “My sincere condolences to you, your family and loved ones 🕊️❤️🙏🏾.”
Miranda Kerr, 42, also sent her good wishes, commenting, “thinking of you and your family 🙏”
Jackie has been survived by her husband Mike Bezosher three children,, Jeff, Christina and Mark Bezos as well as his 11 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.