Marian Robinson, Mother of Michelle Obama, Dies at 86

Location: Chicago, Illinois

A Life Remembered

Marian Robinson, the mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, passed away peacefully Friday morning at the age of 86, her family confirmed in a public statement.

Michelle Obama paid tribute to her mother on social media, calling her “my rock” and reflecting on the steady support Robinson offered throughout her life. “She was there for whatever I needed—the same steady support for our whole family. We’re heartbroken to lose her today,” she wrote. Continue Reading ⬇️