AGS NEWS – Karen Houghton, the sister of Kris Jenner, was reported to have passed away in San Marcos, California, on Monday, March 18, according to law enforcement sources.

While the exact cause of her death remains unclear, authorities have initially attributed it to natural causes.

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Karen, who was Kris Jenner’s only sister and was born three years after her, shared a close bond with Kris while growing up in San Diego under the care of their mother, MJ, following her divorce from their father, Robert Houghton.

This loss marks MJ’s first experience of losing a child, and the Kardashian-Jenner family is coming together to support each other during this challenging time.

Kris Jenner took to social media to mourn Karen’s passing, sharing heartfelt memories and expressing her love for her late sister.

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Kris described Karen as beautiful inside and out, highlighting her kindness, sensitivity, and sense of humor.

Karen leaves behind her daughter, whom she shared with her ex-husband Mark Zettel, as well as her mother, sister, and several nieces and nephews.