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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kelly Rissman

FOUND: Mother of amazon founder jeff bezos dies aged 78 - What They Never Told You

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  • Jackie Bezos, mother of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has died at the age of 78.
  • She “died peacefully in her Miami home” on Thursday following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, diagnosed in 2020.
  • Jeff Bezos announced her death in a heartfelt Instagram post, expressing profound love and gratitude for her life and dedication.
  • He noted that she became a mother at 17 and praised her fierce commitment to loving and nurturing her family.
  • Jackie Bezos is survived by her husband, Mike, children Jeff, Christina, and Mark, 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

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Jeff Bezos posts heartfelt tribute to mom Jackie Bezos who’s died at 78

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