Michelle Obama’s Mother, Marian Robinson, Passes Away At 86

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Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, has passed away at the age of 86.

A statement from the Obama and Robinson families confirmed that Marian breathed her last on Friday, May 31.

The statement failed to reveal any details on the reason for the demise.

The statement said in part: “As a sister, aunt, cousin, neighbour, and friend to so many, she was beloved beyond words by countless others whose lives were improved by her presence.

“She passed peacefully this morning, and right now, none of us is quite sure how exactly we’ll move on without her,” the statement said.

Reacting also to the demise of her mother, Michelle Obama, who took to her official X handle, described her as a rock who was always there for her.

She said: “My mom, Marian Robinson, was my rock, always there for whatever I needed. She was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share she passed away today.”

Robinson lived with the Obamas during their time at the White House and was often spotted at events with the first family, including handing out goodie bags to trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

A native of Chicago – where she returned after the Obamas left the White House – Robinson was married to Fraser Robinson, and the pair had two children, Michelle and Craig. Fraser Robinson died in 1991 after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis.

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