Overview

• Jackie Bezos died peacefully in her Miami home on August 14, surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and close friends after living with Lewy body dementia since 2020.
• Jeff Bezos paid tribute on Instagram, saying his mother passed away “surrounded by so many of us who loved her” and reflecting on her enduring love and resilience.
• An obituary from the Bezos Family Foundation lauded her journey from single mother to philanthropist and co-founder of the Bezos Scholars Program, highlighting her commitment to education and service.
• She and her husband, Miguel “Mike” Bezos, were the first investors in Amazon in 1995 with a $245,000 backing and later directed transformative gifts to early childhood initiatives and cancer research.
• In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that those who wish to honor her memory donate to nonprofits or perform simple acts of kindness in her name.