KAREN Houghton, reality mogul Kris Jenner’s sister, has died.
Karen’s death was reported to San Diego County officials on Monday in San Marcos, California, per law enforcement’s reports to TMZ.
Although the specifics of her death are unknown, officials say that, for the time being, her death is being attributed to natural causes.
“Karen was beautiful inside and out,” Kris wrote in part in a touching tribute to her sister on Instagram. “She was the sweetest, kindest, the most sensitive and vulnerable and so so funny.
“She always felt grateful and thankful for her life and treasured her family and friends and especially her beautiful daughter.”
Karen was 65 at the time of her death.
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Karen and Natalie’s net worth
The Kardashians are not only one of the wealthiest families in the world but they are also one of the most well-known with a combined net worth of over $2 billion.
Natalie is thought to have a $1 million net worth while her mother had an estimated net worth of around $500,000, per JustSpeak.
More about Natalie Zettel
Natalie first gained notoriety in 2019 when she was seen with Kylie in a photo, prompting admirers to question if she was related to the well-known family.
Fans were able to locate further events she attended throughout the years once it was established that she was linked, including Kim’s KKW Beauty event in December 2018, according to Cosmopolitan.
Natalie frequently withholds aspects of her personal life, therefore nothing is known about her career at this time.
She still shares updates about her travels with her more than 55,000 Instagram followers.
What to know about Karen’s daughter Natalie
Mother Kris Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner, sisters Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kendall, Kylie, and brother Rob—who bears the late Robert Kardashian’s name—make up the Kardashian/Jenner family.
Outside of the immediate family is the mother of Natalie Zettel, a.k.a. one of the Kardashians’ “secret” cousins, Karen Houghton, the late sister of Kris.
Kris and Karen’s relationship, part three
Karen has previously attributed her sister’s star position and her fixation with fame and money to the breakdown of her relationship with Kris.
“I can’t get to her anymore. But I guess it’s the money. She’s a huge celebrity, and now she has changed. I’m not saying good or bad. But I’ve seen what it can do to Kris… ever since she moved to LA,” Karen told Closer.
The sisters briefly reconciled in December 2019 despite their years of animosity.
Natalie, Karen’s daughter, posted pictures from the occasion to her Instagram stories.
The sisters were seen grinning in the picture as they stood with Campbell, their 86-year-old grandma, Natalie, and her cousin Kylie Jenner.
Kris and Karen’s relationship, part two
As the TV mogul neglected to recognize her younger sister on her 60th birthday in November 2018, the sisters’ relationship reached a low point.
Natalie Zettel, Karen’s daughter, posted a picture of her mother in the hospital on her Instagram page at the time to commemorate her mother attaining the milestone.
Fans severely criticized Kris for how she treated her sister, who was in and out of the hospital at the time, in an awful manner.
It was learned that Kris never went to see her sister at the hospital.
Kris and Karen’s relationship, part one
The sisters had shared a roller-coaster relationship.
In Kris’s 2011 autobiography, she said about her sister: “We loved each other, and we were there for each other through thick and thin, and to this day, we are a part of each other’s lives.”
Karen was married for six years to Mark Zettel, and they shared a daughter, Natalie Zettel, 21.
About Karen Houghton
Karen Houghton was Kris Jenner’s sister. She resided in San Marcos, California.
Following their father Robert Houghton’s divorce, the sisters were reared in San Diego by their single mother, Mary Jo Campbell.
Karen, 65 worked as a part-time nurse, but it’s unclear whose institution employed her.
The 65-year-old is a cookbook author of two volumes.
Naturally Gourmet Cookbook, her debut cookbook, was published in 2010; Vol. 2 was issued in 2013.
About Karen Houghton
Karen Houghton was Kris Jenner’s sister. She resided in San Marcos, California.
Following their father Robert Houghton’s divorce, the sisters were reared in San Diego by their single mother, Mary Jo Campbell.
Karen, 65 worked as a part-time nurse, but it’s unclear whose institution employed her.
The 65-year-old is a cookbook author of two volumes.
Naturally Gourmet Cookbook, her debut cookbook, was published in 2010; Vol. 2 was issued in 2013.
‘I didn’t even know you had a sister’
Despite fans joining Kris in her mourning, many of them are saying that they didn’t know she had a sister at all.
“I didn’t even know you had a sister!” one fan wrote in the comments of the tribute post.
“I had no idea kris had a sister has she ever been on the show?” another questioned.
“oh I think this is the first time I’m seeing her even mentioned, sorry for your loss,” wrote a third.
KarJenner fans mourn Karen’s loss
Fans are joining Kris in paying tribute to her sister, Karen, in her post.
“So sorry to read this Kris! Youre in my prayers,” one fan wrote under the post.
“So so sorry Kris, your sister was beautiful,” wrote another.
Kris Jenner’s statement, part three
Here is the final bit of Kris Jenner’s statement in tribute to her sister:
“Karen’s passing is a reminder that life is so short and precious and tomorrow is never promised.
“We must tell those we cherish how much we love them. I love you my beautiful sister.”
Kris Jenner’s statement, part two
The statement continues:
“She was the sweetest, kindest, the most sensitive and vulnerable and so so funny.
“She always felt grateful and thankful for her life and treasured her family and friends and especially her beautiful daughter.
“She holds such a huge part of my heart and I cherish every single memory we have together.”
Kris Jenner’s statement, part one
Kris Jenner wrote in part in a touching tribute to her sister on Instagram:
“It is with the heaviest heart and deepest sadness that I share that my sister Karen passed away yesterday unexpectedly.
“My heart aches for my mom MJ and my niece Natalie and I pray that God guides us all through this difficult time.
“Karen was beautiful inside and out.”
