Jeff Bezos Shows Rarely Seen Emotional Side in Tribute to His Late Mother: ‘She Pounced on the Job of Loving Me’ originally appeared on Parade.
Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos is showing his softer side following the death of his beloved mother, Jackie Bezos, who passed away this week at the age of 78. While the famed tech visionary did not share her exact cause of death, he revealed in a heartfelt post that she had endured “a long fight with Lewy Body Dementia.”
Bezos’ tribute showcased his rarely seen emotional side—a far cry from the private tech founder turned global celebrity that Amazon users have come to know.
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“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.
Jacklyn Gise Bezos
December 29, 1946 – August 14, 2025
I love you, Mom,” Bezos wrote in a post that included a touching photo and an obituary detailing her life of service and dedication to her family.
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Jeff Bezos’ wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos—who recently married the Amazon founder in a lavish Italian wedding—wrote, “We will miss her SO much. Love you ❤️💔.”
Former NY Giants defensive end and Good Morning America co-host Michael Strahan commented, “🙏🏾❤️,” while actress Sharon Stone, who also recently lost her mother, added, “My sincere condolences. I just lost my mom too 😢.”
What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
Lewy Body Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that causes unpredictable changes in mental alertness and cognitive function. It can also lead to tremors, stiffness, and Parkinson’s-like movement problems.
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Jeff Bezos Shows Rarely Seen Emotional Side in Tribute to His Late Mother: ‘She Pounced on the Job of Loving Me’ first appeared on Parade on Aug 15, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
