After a long fight with Lewy Body Dementia, she passed away today, surrounded by so many of us who loved her,” the businessman announced via Instagram.

Jeff Bezos is mourning the loss of his mother, Jacklyn “ Jackie” Bezos, who died at the age of 78 on August 14, 2025. The late Bezos Family Foundation founder was living with dementia during her final years, and Jeff paid tribute to her in an emotional public statement.