Today we have some sad news to share. Kris Jenner's sister, Karen Houghton, has passed away at the age of 65. It was reported on Monday that Karen was deceased, and although the exact circumstances of her passing are unclear, county officials are attributing her death to natural causes for now.
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Karen was Kris Jenner's only sister, and they grew up together in San Diego. They shared the same parents, MJ and Robert Houghton, and Karen was born three years after Kris. After their parents' divorce, Karen and Kris primarily lived with their mother. Sources close to the family say that Kris is understandably devastated by the loss of her sister, and she is also concerned about Karen's mother and niece.
Despite the Kardashians' very public life, Karen has not played a major role in their reality TV fame. In fact, their relationship has been somewhat complicated over the years. In 2014, Karen went public with their issues, alleging in an interview that Kris had changed since becoming a celebrity. She also weighed in on Kris' high-profile divorce from Caitlyn Jenner, seeming to side with her ex-in-law.
In 2016, Karen made headlines when she underwent a five-hour facelift in order to look more like the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch. At the time, she expressed satisfaction with the results. However, Karen has kept a low profile in recent years and hasn't been seen with the family. She worked as a part-time nurse and an author before her passing.
Karen is survived by her daughter, whom she welcomed with her ex-husband Mark Zettel, as well as her mother, sister, and several nieces and nephews. Kris Jenner took to social media to pay tribute to her late sister, reflecting fondly on their shared history and relationship.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Kris Jenner and her family during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is never easy, and we hope they find comfort and solace in each other's support. Let's remember Karen Houghton and the impact she had on those around her. May she rest in peace.
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