Jeff Bezos' mother, Jacklyn, died at 78: the Amazon founder sent a heartfelt farewell message.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos just shared some tough news. Just weeks after celebrating his lavish wedding to journalist Lauren Sánchez, the mogul was forced to say goodbye to his mother, Jacklyn 'Jackie' Bezos, who died at 78 from a neurodegenerative disease .

Bezos expressed his grief and gratitude through an emotional message on social media.

The 61-year-old businessman didn't hesitate to open his heart in the post dedicated to his mother, revealing the suffering Jacklyn had gone through.

"After a long battle with Lewy body dementia, she passed away today, surrounded by so many of us who loved her. I know she felt our love in those final moments. We were all so lucky to have been in her life. I will hold her safe in my heart forever," Bezos wrote, his tone heavy with grief and affection.

This type of neurodegenerative dementia, diagnosed in 2020, severely affects thinking, movement, behavior, and mood , and is one of the leading causes of dementia in older adults.

Throughout his message, Bezos also highlighted the sacrifice his mother made for him from an early age . At 17, Jackie became pregnant while single, a challenge she bravely faced and which, according to the mogul, was instrumental in shaping her life and career.

"It couldn't have been easy, but he made it happen. He devoted himself to loving me passionately, brought my wonderful father onto the team a few years later, and then added my sister and brother to his list of people to love, care for, and nurture. For the rest of his life, that list of people to love never stopped growing. He always gave so much more than I asked for," Bezos shared.

As far as we know, Jacklyn Bezos was not only an exceptional mother, but also a key figure in the rise of Amazon, being the first person to invest in her son's multi-billion-dollar empire . Her support went beyond initial investment; she also co-founded the Bezos Family Foundation with Jeff Bezos and her husband.

Through this organization, Jacklyn and her family made a significant donation of $710.5 million to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in 2022, reflecting her commitment to charitable causes and legacy of generosity.

The news of Jackie's death has shocked the Bezos family and those closest to them, who have shared words of comfort and support. Among the messages of condolence are those from renowned figures such as Antonio Banderas, Sharon Stone, Naomi Campbell, and Alessandra Ambrosio .

Jacklyn's new daughter-in-law, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, also joined in the farewell on social media, writing, " We will miss her so much. We love you," showing her closeness and affection for the family matriarch.

*This content was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on publicly available information released to media outlets. It was also reviewed by the journalist and an editor.