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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Jeff Bezos' biological dad did not know he had become a billionaire until 2012: ‘I wasn't a very good father'
Jeff Bezos' statement on the death of his mother has offered a rare glimpse into the private life of the billionaire. Jacklyn 'Jackie' Bezos died on August 14 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. In a statement shared on Instagram, Bezos recalled how, a few years after his birth, his mother met and fell in love with Miguel 'Mike' Bezos – the man who would go on to adopt Jeff and raise him as his son. Jeff Bezos was born to Jacklyn and Ted Jorgensen in 1964(AFP) 'For nearly 60 years, Jackie and Mike built a life grounded in love, mutual respect and shared joy,' the statement read. 'Through every chapter-challenges and triumphs alike their devotion to one another never wavered. Their bond was a source of strength to their family and a beautiful example of enduring love.' (Also read: Jeff Bezos announces mother's death, wife Lauren Sanchez drops a comment) Jeff Bezos' biological father Jeff Bezos' biological father, Ted Jorgensen, did not find a mention in his post. This in itself is unsurprising, because Jorgensen and Jacklyn divorced when Jeff was just 17 months old. Jorgensen did not keep in touch with the family. In fact, according to a Benzinga report, he did not even know that Jeff Bezos had become a billionaire founder of Amazon until Brad Stone, the author of "The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and Amazon," tracked him down in 2012. For his part, Bezos, 61, has maintained that he considers Mike to be his natural father in every sense that matters. In a 1999 interview with Wired, reported by Business Insider, Bezos said, "The reality, as far as I'm concerned, is that my dad is my natural father. The only time I ever think about [my biological father] is when a doctor asks me to fill out a form." Jacklyn gave birth to Jeff Bezos when she was just 17 years old. Jeff's father was 19-year-old Ted Jorgensen, a teenage unicyclist. Jeff Bezos' adoptive father In his book The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and Amazon, Brad Stone said that Jorgensen struggled with alcohol. Soon after Jeff's birth, Jacklyn left him and went back to live with her parents. The couple divorced when Jeff was just 17 months old. Despite being a young and single mother, Jacklyn completed her education and attended night school, often bringing baby Jeff to classes. She later married Mike Bezos, a Cuban immigrant who adopted Jeff when he was four years old and gave him his surname. Ted Jorgensen didn't know his son became a billionaire Ted Jorgensen only learned that his son had grown up to be Jeff Bezos when Brad Stone tracked him down in 2012. Stone found him at a small bicycle shop in Glendale, Arizona in 2012. When Stone told him, 'Your son is one of the most successful men on the planet', Jorgensen was shocked. He did not even recognise the name Bezos. 'I wasn't a good father or a good husband,' he admitted, according to a Page Six article. 'I didn't know where he was, if he had a good job or not, or if he was alive or dead.' 'I used to wonder all the time though whatever happened to Jeff. Then I just reached a point where I thought he was long gone. That was the only child I ever had – that makes a difference too. The last time I saw him he was in diapers,' Jorgensen said. 'I had a number, but Jeff's mother asked me not to interfere so I didn't want to call.' Jorgensen later expressed a desire to meet his son. However, that meeting never happened. He died in 2015.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Jeff Bezos's mother Jacklyn Gise Bezos dies at 78: Read Amazon founder's heartfelt tribute
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos 's mother Jacklyn Gise Bezos passed away on August 14. She was 78. Jackie had been living with Lewy body dementia, a brain disorder, for five years after being diagnosed in 2020. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Her charitable organisation, the Bezos Family Foundation, announced the news in a statement issued the same day. "Jackie died peacefully in her Miami home on August 14th, at the age of 78," read a tribute on the foundation's website. "A quiet final chapter to a life that taught all of us, friends and family alike, the true meaning of grit and determination, kindness, and service to others." Amazon founder Jeff Bezos pens emotional note Jeff Bezos shared an emotional post on Meta-owned Instagram, paying tribute to his mother. He writes: 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. Jacklyn Gise Bezos December 29, 1946 - August 14, 2025 I love you, mom. Who was Jacklyn Gise Bezos Born on December 29, 1946, in Washington, D.C., she grew up in Bernalillo and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Despite becoming a teenage mother at 17, she demonstrated incredible resilience—raising Jeff while attending night school and working during the day. In 1968, she married Miguel 'Mike' Bezos, a Cuban immigrant who adopted Jeff, solidifying a loving blended family with two more children, Mark and Christina. In 1995, Jacklyn and her husband Mike made a pivotal investment in Jeff's fledgling venture, lending him $245,573 to help launch Amazon. That investment yielded enormous returns as Amazon grew into a global giant.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- The Hindu
Daily Quiz : On August 13 events
Daily Quiz : On August 13 events Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /5 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 5 | On this day in 1521, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés captured Tenochtitlán (now Mexico City) after a 93-day siege, subsequently ending which empire's rule? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Aztec SHOW ANSWER 2 / 5 | This Cuban politician and revolutionary was born on this day in 1926. He served as the Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and President from 1976 to 2008. DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Fidel Castro SHOW ANSWER 3 / 5 | Scottish inventor John Logie Baird was born on this day in 1888. He is known for which invention? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Television SHOW ANSWER 4 / 5 | This American cooking expert was known for her programs on public television. She became known for her humour and hearty voice. She died on this day in 2004. Meryl Streep portrayed her character in one of the films. Name her. DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Julia Child SHOW ANSWER
