Celebrities | Mar 19, 2024 02:59 PM EDT

Kris Jenner's Only Sibling Dead At 65: 'My Heart Aches'

By Angela Wilson

Kris Jenner announced that her sister, Karen Houghton, has died "unexpectedly" in an Instagram post on Tuesday.

Jenner, 68, shared the news online with a variety of throwback photos with her sister and their family.

"It is with the heaviest heart and deepest sadness that I share that my sister Karen passed away yesterday unexpectedly. My heart aches for my mom MJ and my niece Natalie and I pray that God guides us all through this difficult time," Jenner wrote.

"Karen was beautiful inside and out. She was the sweetest, kindest, the most sensitive and vulnerable and so so funny. She always felt grateful and thankful for her life and treasured her family and friends and especially her beautiful daughter," she wrote. "She holds such a huge part of my heart and I cherish every single memory we have together."

She concluded the tribute with a powerful message of how life is not promised tomorrow.

"Karen's passing is a reminder that life is so short and precious and tomorrow is never promised. We must tell those we cherish how much we love them," she wrote. "I love you my beautiful sister."

Kylie Jenner, Kris youngest child, wrote in the comment section: "I love you mommy."

Katy Perry wrote, "Sending you love."