Jacklyn “Jackie” Gise Bezos, philanthropist and mother of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has died at the age of 78. The Bezos Family Foundation confirmed that she passed away peacefully at her Miami home, surrounded by loved ones, following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Jeff Bezos announced the news on Instagram, calling his mother “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. She pounced on the job of loving me with ferocity, brought my amazing dad onto the team a few years later, and then added my sister and brother to her list of people to love, guard, and nourish. For the rest of her life, that list of people to love never stopped growing. She always gave so much more than she ever asked for.”
“After a long fight with Lewy Body Dementia, she passed away today, surrounded by so many of us who loved her — her kids, grandkids, and my dad. I know she felt our love in those final moments. We were all so lucky to be in her life. I hold her safe in my heart forever,” Bezos wrote.
A Life of Resilience
Born on December 29, 1946, Jackie became a mother at 17, raising Jeff as a single parent before marrying Cuban immigrant Miguel “Mike” Bezos in 1968. The couple played a crucial role in Jeff’s journey, investing $245,000 in Amazon during its early days.
Beyond her role as a mother, Jackie co-founded the Bezos Family Foundation, championing childhood education and leadership programs. She was also a significant supporter of cancer research, helping to fund major donations to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
Jackie Bezos is survived by her husband Mike, children Jeff, Christina, and Mark, eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
In a statement, the family requested that in lieu of flowers, people contribute to a meaningful nonprofit or perform an act of kindness in her honor.
Her death comes just weeks after attending Jeff Bezos’s wedding in Venice, marking the end of a remarkable life defined by determination, generosity, and love.
Jackie Bezos, co-founder of the Bezos Family Foundation, dedicated her life to advancing education and philanthropy. She launched initiatives like the Bezos Scholars Program and Vroom to empower young leaders and support early childhood development.
A passionate advocate for learning, she earned her psychology degree at age 45, inspiring others through her example. Alongside her husband, she invested $245,000 in Jeff Bezos’s vision for Amazon in 1995, a pivotal move in the company’s history.
Her philanthropy extended to healthcare, helping direct over $745 million to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, fueling groundbreaking cancer research.
Miguel “Mike” Bezos, husband of Jackie Bezos, is a Cuban immigrant who came to the United States alone at age 16 after fleeing political unrest in Cuba. He met Jackie in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and married her in 1968, later adopting her young son, Jeff Bezos, and raising him as his own. Mike built a successful career as an engineer at Exxon, supporting the family while encouraging education and curiosity at home.
A dedicated philanthropist, he co-founded the Bezos Family Foundation with Jackie, focusing on education and youth leadership, and played a key role in supporting Jeff’s early vision for Amazon.
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