Jeff Bezos shares heartbreak as his mum dies aged 78 following dementia battle

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

The sad news comes just weks after Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez held a lavish, multi-million dollar wedding in Venice, Italy. The event reportedly cost around £40 million and drew a star-studded guest list.

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. In a lengthy statement the messag added: "Although Jackie may be gone from our sight, her love remains with us always—a bright shining light that will never fade. She will be missed beyond words."

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Taking to Instagram he wrote: "Her adulthood started a little bit early when she became my mom at the tender age of 17. That couldn’t have been easy, but she made it all work. She pounced on the job of loving me with ferocity, brought my amazing dad onto the team a few years later, and then added my sister and brother to her list of people to love, guard, and nourish. For the rest of her life, that list of people to love never stopped growing. She always gave so much more than she ever asked for.

"After a long fight with Lewy Body Dementia, she passed away today, surrounded by so many of us who loved her — her kids, grandkids, and my dad. I know she felt our love in those final moments. We were all so lucky to be in her life. I hold her safe in my heart forever."

Jeff's wife Lauren commnted: "We will miss her SO much. Love you."

Jackie is survived by her devoted husband, Mike, children Jeff (Lauren), Christina (Steve), Mark (Lisa), eleven grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

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