Esther Jenner, Mother of Caitlyn Jenner, Dead at 96

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star Caitlyn Jenner, died on Thursday. She was 96. Caitlyn shared the news in a social media post, alongside a carousel of smiling photos from their happy moments in recent years. «I am heartbroken to announce my mom passed away yesterday morning, peacefully.

Losing a mother is unique in the sense that she is the only person that loved me my entire life,» Caitlyn wrote. «I will miss her tremendously.

She was a few weeks shy of 97 and lived a full life. Love you mom.» A post shared by Caitlyn Jenner (@caitlynjenner)Esther appeared in one episode of in 2013, and later appeared alongside Caitlyn in the TV docuseries  and, most recently, 2021's .Following Caitlyn's  cover reveal of her new identity in 2015, Esther opened up to the New York Daily News about working on using the proper pronouns and name for Caitlyn amid her transition.  «Think about it.

It’s a difficult thing when it’s habit. But I will accomplish this,» Ester told New York Daily News. «I love him dearly. It doesn't matter whether he dresses like a male or a female.