Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImageCaitlyn Jenneris mourning the loss of her motherEsther Jenner.On Friday, the 73-year-old Olympic gold medalist announced Esther’s death at the age of 96 in a heartfelt Instagram post.“I am heartbroken to announce my mom passed away yesterday morning, peacefully,” Caitlyn wrote alongside several photos of her mother over the years. “Losing a mother is unique in the sense that she is the only person that loved me my entire life.“She continued, “I will miss her tremendously. She was a few weeks shy of 97 and lived a full life. Love you mom.“Esther (née McGuire) publicly voiced her support for Caitlyn after shetransitionedin 2015.“It takes so much courageto do what she’s doing,” she told PEOPLE in June 2016. “When I first saw [Caitlyn], all I wanted to do was give her a big hug.““I love her,” she added at the time. “And she’s happy. That’s all that matters.“Kevin Mazur/WireImageFans were first introduced to Esther on a 2013 episode ofKeeping Up with the Kardashians. She went on to appear on Caitlyn’s E! showI Am Caitand her Netflix seriesUntold: Caitlyn Jenner.The mother-daughter duo stayed close over the years. Estherrang in 94th birthdaywith the former athlete in May 2020. Caitlyn sang “Happy Birthday” to the Jenner family matriarch and presented her with a piece of cake, which was topped with a candle.“Yay! 94 years old!” Caitlyn said in the Instagramvideo.Esther had struggled with health issues in later life. In October 2015, Caitlyn revealed that her mother hadbroken both hips.“Visiting my mom and she’s doing great after breaking both her hips,” Caitlyn shared onTwitter. “She’s been mobile — she’s tough.“Shortly after, Caitlyntweetedfor friends, fans and family to “Please send good wishes & prayers out to my mom. She’s not having a good day. Love you, Mom! You’re an inspiration!“After marrying Caitlyn’s father, William Jenner, Esther went on to marry third husband Frank Avery. She had four children: Caitlyn, Pam, Lisa and Burt, who died in a car accident in 1976.

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Caitlyn Jenner (R) and mother Esther Jenner attend The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Caitlyn Jenneris mourning the loss of her motherEsther Jenner.On Friday, the 73-year-old Olympic gold medalist announced Esther’s death at the age of 96 in a heartfelt Instagram post.“I am heartbroken to announce my mom passed away yesterday morning, peacefully,” Caitlyn wrote alongside several photos of her mother over the years. “Losing a mother is unique in the sense that she is the only person that loved me my entire life.“She continued, “I will miss her tremendously. She was a few weeks shy of 97 and lived a full life. Love you mom.“Esther (née McGuire) publicly voiced her support for Caitlyn after shetransitionedin 2015.“It takes so much courageto do what she’s doing,” she told PEOPLE in June 2016. “When I first saw [Caitlyn], all I wanted to do was give her a big hug.““I love her,” she added at the time. “And she’s happy. That’s all that matters.“Kevin Mazur/WireImageFans were first introduced to Esther on a 2013 episode ofKeeping Up with the Kardashians. She went on to appear on Caitlyn’s E! showI Am Caitand her Netflix seriesUntold: Caitlyn Jenner.The mother-daughter duo stayed close over the years. Estherrang in 94th birthdaywith the former athlete in May 2020. Caitlyn sang “Happy Birthday” to the Jenner family matriarch and presented her with a piece of cake, which was topped with a candle.“Yay! 94 years old!” Caitlyn said in the Instagramvideo.Esther had struggled with health issues in later life. In October 2015, Caitlyn revealed that her mother hadbroken both hips.“Visiting my mom and she’s doing great after breaking both her hips,” Caitlyn shared onTwitter. “She’s been mobile — she’s tough.“Shortly after, Caitlyntweetedfor friends, fans and family to “Please send good wishes & prayers out to my mom. She’s not having a good day. Love you, Mom! You’re an inspiration!“After marrying Caitlyn’s father, William Jenner, Esther went on to marry third husband Frank Avery. She had four children: Caitlyn, Pam, Lisa and Burt, who died in a car accident in 1976.

Caitlyn Jenneris mourning the loss of her motherEsther Jenner.

On Friday, the 73-year-old Olympic gold medalist announced Esther’s death at the age of 96 in a heartfelt Instagram post.

“I am heartbroken to announce my mom passed away yesterday morning, peacefully,” Caitlyn wrote alongside several photos of her mother over the years. “Losing a mother is unique in the sense that she is the only person that loved me my entire life.”

She continued, “I will miss her tremendously. She was a few weeks shy of 97 and lived a full life. Love you mom.”

Esther (née McGuire) publicly voiced her support for Caitlyn after shetransitionedin 2015.

“It takes so much courageto do what she’s doing,” she told PEOPLE in June 2016. “When I first saw [Caitlyn], all I wanted to do was give her a big hug.”

“I love her,” she added at the time. “And she’s happy. That’s all that matters.”

Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Esther Jenner with Caitlyn Jenner at The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Fans were first introduced to Esther on a 2013 episode ofKeeping Up with the Kardashians. She went on to appear on Caitlyn’s E! showI Am Caitand her Netflix seriesUntold: Caitlyn Jenner.

The mother-daughter duo stayed close over the years. Estherrang in 94th birthdaywith the former athlete in May 2020. Caitlyn sang “Happy Birthday” to the Jenner family matriarch and presented her with a piece of cake, which was topped with a candle.

“Yay! 94 years old!” Caitlyn said in the Instagramvideo.

Esther had struggled with health issues in later life. In October 2015, Caitlyn revealed that her mother hadbroken both hips.

“Visiting my mom and she’s doing great after breaking both her hips,” Caitlyn shared onTwitter. “She’s been mobile — she’s tough.”

Shortly after, Caitlyntweetedfor friends, fans and family to “Please send good wishes & prayers out to my mom. She’s not having a good day. Love you, Mom! You’re an inspiration!”

After marrying Caitlyn’s father, William Jenner, Esther went on to marry third husband Frank Avery. She had four children: Caitlyn, Pam, Lisa and Burt, who died in a car accident in 1976.

source: people.com