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Kris Jenner's Biological Father's Tragic End Revealed
17 Jul
Summary
- Kris Jenner's biological father, Robert Houghton, died in a car crash.
- He died at age 44 in Mexico in 1975.
- His name, Robert True Houghton, inspired Khloé Kardashian's daughter's name.
Kris Jenner is experiencing a period of grief following the passing of her mother, Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, on July 16, 2026. This loss has brought attention to other family members, including her biological father, Robert True Houghton.
Robert Houghton, of English ancestry, became an American citizen in the 1980s. He married Mary Jo Campbell in 1954, and they had two daughters: Kris in 1955 and Karen in 1958. The couple divorced when Kris was seven years old.
Robert Houghton tragically died in 1975 at the age of 44, following a car accident in Mexico. He passed away decades before his family achieved global fame, and his memory is now honored through his grandson's name.
Kris Jenner's sister, Karen Houghton, also passed away recently on March 18, 2024, at the age of 65 due to cardiac arrest. Karen had a career as a flight attendant, nurse, and author, and she battled Type 2 diabetes and bipolar disorder.
