Michelle Obama’s Mother Dies At 86

June 1, 2024
Michelle Obama’s Mom Dies At

Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother, has passed away at the age of 86, as announced by the Obama family. Michelle shared the sad news on her official twitter handle X, calling her mother her rock and the family’s steady support. “My mom, Marian Robinson, was my rock, always there for whatever I needed,” she wrote. “She was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share that she passed away today.”

 

Barack Obama also paid tribute, saying, “There was and will be only one Marian Robinson. In our sadness, we are lifted up by the extraordinary gift of her life. And we will spend the rest of ours trying to live up to her example.”

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The family disclosed that Robinson died peacefully on Friday morning. During Barack Obama’s presidency, Robinson was a prominent figure at the White House, playing a significant role in caring for her granddaughters, Malia and Sasha.

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