Caitlyn Jenner Has Opened Up About Her Recent Tragic Loss

Loss can sometimes come at the most unexpected times, and it's rarely easy to deal with. When you lose someone that means a lot to you, it can take a long time to move past the pain. One person who's now having to navigate this heartache is Caitlyn Jenner, with the former Olympian recently sharing some tragic news on social media.

In late April 2023, she revealed that her mom had passed away, leaving the athlete without any parents. Given that Caitlyn is in her 70s, she's been incredibly fortunate to get to spend so many years of her life with her mom. Unfortunately, Esther Jenner's time had to come eventually, and now her daughter will need to learn to cope without her around.

Caitlyn Jenner's mom passed away at 96 years old in late April

On April 21, Caitlyn Jenner posted that her mom had passed away the previous morning. Thankfully, it was reportedly a peaceful passing, with Esther's loss presumably the result of natural causes. The woman was apparently 96 at the time, an age that few people make it to. So, although her departure is a heartbreaking one, particularly for Caitlyn, her loved ones can take solace in the knowledge that she lived a rich, full life. For the former Olympian, it also means she got to spend many years with "the only person that loved me my entire life." That in itself is quite a blessing, although it does mean that the loss she's now dealing with is probably more significant.

Esther Jenner supported her daughter when others would not

Caitlyn Jenner's life has been something of a rollercoaster over the years. Despite what anyone has said about the athlete, though, there's one person who's seemingly always had her back - her mom. When Caitlyn decided to transition, it was Esther who was willing to offer support and love her daughter unconditionally. While Jenner's mom admitted that the change required some getting used to, she was willing to do whatever was necessary to be there for her child. She definitely proved that in the years since, with Ester even criticizing the Kardashians just last year for excluding Caitlyn from their show. According to the US Sun, she called their reality series "the most senseless thing I have ever watched."

Caitlyn's mom apparently wasn't one for being in the spotlight

Much of Caitlyn Jenner's life is in the spotlight, thanks to her Olympic past and the years she spent as part of the Kardashian family. However, the same couldn't be said for Esther before her recent passing. Caitlyn's mom lived much more of a private life, only ever occasionally making public appearances for her daughter's sake. These were in the athlete's reality show 'I Am Cait' and the docuseries 'Untold: Caitlyn Jenner,' which offered an insight into the former Olympian's life. As a devoted mother, Esther was seemingly willing to get in front of the cameras to help people understand her daughter better. The rest of the time, though, she was much happier steering clear of the limelight.

Losing a parent at any age is hard, so the coming months - maybe even years - will probably be tough for Caitlyn Jenner. The athlete has shown so much resilience over the years, though, so we don't doubt that she has the strength to get through this.