Jeff Bezos with his parents at the Smithsonian Magazine's American Ingenuity Awards.
Share and Follow

JEFF Bezos is mourning the loss of his mother, Jacklyn “Jackie” Bezos, who has died at the age of 78.

The Bezos Family Foundation announced the news, revealing she passed away peacefully at her Miami home on Thursday.

Jeff Bezos with his parents at the Smithsonian Magazine's American Ingenuity Awards.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos poses on the red carpet with his parents Mike and Jackie in 2016Credit: AFP
Jeff Bezos and Jackie Bezos at an Amazon Emmy celebration.

Jackie Bezos has died at the age of 78Credit: Getty
Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos at their wedding.

Jackie’s death comes just weeks after Jeff’s wedding in Venice
Screenshot of Jeff Bezos' Instagram post announcing the death of his mother, Jackie Bezos (1946-2025).

The Amazon founder wrote a touching tribute to his mother on InstagramCredit: Instagram / Jeff Bezos

While no cause of death was given, the Foundation said she was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in 2020.

Jackie’s death comes just weeks after Jeff’s star-studded wedding to Lauren Sánchez in Venice.

In an emotional post, Jeff reflected on how his mom’s life as an adult began early, becoming a mother at just 17.

He said she “pounced on the job of loving me with ferocity,” later bringing his stepfather Mike into the family and expanding her love to his siblings Christina and Mark.

Bezos said her “list of people to love never stopped growing” and that she “always gave so much more than she ever asked for.”

He shared that after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, Jackie died surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and Mike.

“I know she felt our love in those final moments. We were all so lucky to be in her life,” he wrote, adding: “I hold her safe in my heart forever… I love you, mom.”

Lauren commented under her husband’s tribute saying: “We will miss her SO much. Love you.”

In a heartfelt tribute, the Foundation described Jackie as “the true meaning of grit and determination, kindness and service to others” — values she passed on to her children and grandchildren.

It praised her husband, Mike Bezos, for staying by her side “at every step” of her illness and thanked the healthcare team who cared for her.

Born December 29, 1946, in Washington, D.C., Jackie had Jeff at 17 with her first husband, Ted Jorgensen, before the couple split when Jeff was a toddler.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez say I DO in front of A-list guests in wedding of the century

She later married Cuban immigrant Miguel “Mike” Bezos in 1968 — a lifelong partnership that lasted nearly six decades.

In 1995, the couple famously invested just under $250,000 into Jeff’s then-new venture, Amazon.

A devoted mother to Jeff, Christina, and Mark, Jackie juggled work, night school, and family life — making countless trips to Radio Shack for Jeff, supervising cheerleading practice for Christina, and hauling drums in the family station wagon for Mark.

She later earned her psychology degree at 45, proving, as the Foundation put it, “it’s never too late to follow your dreams.”

In 2000, she and Mike founded the Bezos Family Foundation, spearheading initiatives such as Vroom, which supports early childhood development, and the Bezos Scholars Program for students in the US and Africa.

She also played a major role in funding groundbreaking cancer research at Seattle’s Fred Hutch Cancer Center.

Her greatest joy, however, was family — particularly her 11 grandchildren, for whom she created “Camp Marmie,” a summer tradition of adventures, problem-solving, and laughter.

Lauren also re-shared the tribute on Instagram Stories with a broken heart emoji.

Jackie is survived by Mike, her children Jeff, Christina, and Mark, 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

The family is asking people to honor her memory by supporting a meaningful nonprofit or performing a simple act of kindness.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez waving from a boat in Venice.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s waving after their three-day wedding celebration was over
Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Donald Trump has bent the world to his will with everyone falling in line, bar Putin… but why would tyrant fold now?

SINCE his return to the White House Donald Trump has bent the…

I escaped horror house fire that killed my two kids – trolls said I should have saved them… but I couldn’t breathe

A MUM who escaped a house fire which killed her two children…

Tariff rebate checks in 2025? What we know about current legislation

(WJW) – It’s not a pandemic stimulus check, but Congress is currently…

Trump Offers Reporters a Bold Solution to Address D.C. Crime Concerns

President Donald Trump said he thinks it’s a great idea for reporters…

Liverpool FC Victory Parade Incident: Suspect in Tears Facing 24 New Charges, Including Charges Involving Injured Infants

A former Royal Marine commando who ‘used his car as a weapon’…

Shock moment ‘jewellery thief’ is taken down & put in a ‘lion killer’ chokehold by black belt tourists in hols hotspot

THIS is the astonishing moment a “jewellery thief” is wrestled to the…

I watched my little girl take last breaths in pool of bubbles as she drowned at water park party… lifeguard didn’t help

A FATHER has spoken out after he watched his young daughter drown…

Cops reveal mystery ‘dog motive’ in horror double murder after pregnant woman killed and husband’s head put on spike

POLICE have revealed the mysterious double murder of a pregnant woman and…