Jeff Bezos Pens Heartfelt Tribute After His Mom Jackie's Death At 78

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Jeff Bezos has shared one of his most emotional messages yet. In a heartfelt social media post, the Amazon founder paid tribute to his mother, Jackie, who died peacefully at 78 after battling dementia.
Bezos wrote with deep love and thanks, remembering the lessons she taught him, from becoming a mom at just 17 years old to inspiring decades of giving back.
He said her final moments, spent surrounded by family, will stay with him forever.
Jeff Bezos Pays Tribute To His Late Mom
Bezos's mother, Jackie, tragically passed away in her Miami home on August 14, surrounded by the people who adored her.
In the wake of the tragedy, Bezos took to Instagram to honor her legacy. He shared a photo of the 78-year-old alongside a lengthy tribute from Bezos scholars.
In the caption, the 61-year-old remembered the woman who shaped his life with love, resilience, and endless encouragement.
"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," Bezos began.
He reflected on how his mother fully embraced the role of loving him with unwavering devotion, later bringing his father into their family and eventually adding his sister and brother to the group of people she cared for, protected, and supported.
Bezos Says Jackie Died, Surrounded By Love
The tech billionaire noted that this circle of love continued to grow throughout her life.
He described Jackie as someone who gave far more than she ever asked for, with generosity and care at the heart of everything she did.
Bezos then revealed the cause of Jackie's death, stating that she passed away after a "long fight with Lewy Body Dementia."
However, according to him, she died while surrounded by her "children, grandchildren, and my dad."
He said he believed she felt their love during her final moments and reflected on how fortunate they all were to have been part of her life.
Bezos added that he would always keep her safe in his heart.
Bezos's Wife Pays Tribute To Jackie
Shortly after Jeff Bezos shared the tribute, fans and celebrities took to the comments section to extend their condolences.
The businessman's wife, Lauren Sánchez, was not left out as she penned, "We will miss her so much. Love you."
The helicopter pilot also reposted a tribute to Jackie from the Bezos scholars on her Instagram story.
In their own tribute, the Bezos family foundation described Jackie as "a fierce advocate and supporter, filled with heart for others, and never accepting the status quo."
They noted that her final days were a quiet close to a remarkable life that taught both friends and family "the true meaning of grit and determination, kindness, and service to others."
Jeff Bezos's Mother Was A Loving And Sacrificial Woman
The foundation provided further details about the unending love and sacrifices Jackie made for her family, especially her children.
"She made countless trips to Radio Shack for Jeff, spent numerous hours supervising cheerleading practices with Christina, and hauled drums in the back of the family station wagon for Mark," they revealed.
The tribute also explained that Jackie's care extended far beyond her own children, as she became a mother figure to many others over the years.
Friends of her children often found her home to be a warm and welcoming place, where they always felt safe and valued.
"She had a gift for making people feel like family," the post continued.
Whether it was serving a plate of food, offering heartfelt advice, or simply listening, Jackie created an environment where everyone felt seen and cared for.
Jackie's Invested In The Fight Against Cancer
The tribute also noted that Jeff Bezos's mother's generosity extended far beyond the Bezos Family Foundation, as she dedicated herself to major charitable efforts in medical research and public health.
She worked closely with Seattle's Fred Hutch Cancer Center, playing a role in advancing groundbreaking immunotherapy treatments that help the body fight cancer from within. Even after these milestones, her commitment to supporting such innovations never faded.
Family was at the heart of everything she did. As a grandmother, she found pure joy in seeing her family expand, making sure her grandchildren inherited her values of kindness, strength, and togetherness.
One of her most treasured traditions was "Camp Marmie," a lively summer gathering where her eleven grandchildren spent time exploring, solving challenges, and sharing laughter, creating lasting family memories.
Unfortunately, in 2020, Jackie received her Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis, and thanks to her husband, Mike, and their children, she received constant love and support before her demise.
Amid Jackie's death, the family has asked the public to "support a nonprofit organization that is meaningful to you or to perform a simple act of kindness in her memory."