Sad news has struck the Kardashian-Jenner family as Kris Jenner's sister, Karen Houghton, has passed away at the age of 65, RadarOnline.com can confirm.
The exact circumstances of her passing are currently unclear, but San Diego County officials attributed Houghton's death to natural causes.
Law enforcement sources reported Houghton's death on Monday in San Marcos, California, according to TMZ.
Karen, being Kris Jenner's only sister, shared parents MJ and Robert Houghton. She grew up alongside Kris in San Diego under the care of their mother MJ after their parents' divorce.
Karen and Kris had a complicated relationship over the years, with Karen not actively involved in the Kardashian-Jenner's reality TV fame despite their family's public spotlight.
In 2014, Karen publicly addressed their strained relationship. She stated that Kris had changed after becoming a top-tier celebrity.
She also made comments regarding Kris's divorce from Caitlyn Jenner – seemingly taking Caitlyn's side.
In 2016, Karen made headlines for undergoing a five-hour facelift to resemble Kris Jenner, a decision she was content with at the time.
The family seemed to have reconciled in 2019 when Karen, Kris, their mother MJ, and their respective daughters posed for a photo together during Christmas.
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Despite this apparent reconciliation, Karen had distanced herself from the family in recent years – choosing to live a more private life away from the public eye.
Before her passing, Karen worked as a part-time nurse and an author. She left behind her daughter, mother, sister, nieces, and one nephew.