The mother of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has died at the age 78.
A statement by the Bezos Scholars Program said that Jacklyn Bezos, also known as Jackie, died peacefully in her Miami home on Thursday.
Their statement added: ‘A quiet final chapter to a life that taught all of us, friends and family alike, the true meaning of grit and determination, kindness and service to others.
‘Jackie’s life of service was second only to her passion for family and gathering. As a grandmother Jackie found immense joy in watching her family grow.
Bezos is seen here with his late mom at an Amazon event in 2016
According to the statement Jacklyn had been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in 2020
‘She passed down not only traditions and stories, but also her values – kindness, resilience, and the importance of togetherness.’
According to the statement she had been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in 2020, with her husband Mike remaining by her side throughout.
The family acknowledge the team of health care professionals that had helped her over the last few years, their statement said.
News of her passing was shared by Bezos’ wife Lauren Sanchez, who posted a picture of her mother-in-law to her Instagram with a breaking heart emoji.
After news of her passing was shared to social media by the Bezos Scholars, their page was quickly inundated with tributes.
One person commented: ‘I’m so honored I got to work with Jackie on the Bezos Scholars program and stay in touch with her and Mike. The universe is a better place for having had her in it.’
Another added: ‘Jackie taught and lived by the ripple effect. The ripples she created will continue to magnify. How she touched so many lives.’
Jacklyn had met Jeff’s father Ted Jorgensen and gave birth to the billionaire at the age of 17, they had married the year previously.
When Jeff was just 17 months old she filed for divorce, later going on to marry Cuban refugee Miguel Bezos who adopted Jeff. The two share their son Mark.
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