India, Aug. 15 -- Jeff Bezos announced his mother's death in an emotional Instagram post this morning. Jacklyn Gise Bezos died on August 14, 2025 after a long fight with Lewy Body Dementia. She was 78. "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," wrote Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.

Bezos' wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, dropped a comment under the post. "We will miss her SO much. Love you," she wrote, adding a heart and a heartbreak emoji.

Jacklyn Gise Bezos was born on December 29, 1946. She had her first child, Jeffrey, when she was only 17 and in high school. At the time of Jeff's birth, his biological father - Ted Jorgensen - was 1...