Image Credit: Todd Williamson Jeff Bezos is mourning the loss of his mother, Jacklyn "Jackie" Bezos, who died at the age of 78 on August 14, 2025. The late Bezos Family Foundation founder was living with dementia during her final years, and Jeff paid tribute to her in an emotional public statement. "We were all so lucky to be in her life," Jeff wrote, in part, in his Instagram statement that day. "I hold her safe in my heart forever. I love you, mom." Keep reading to learn more about Jeff's late mother, Jackie, including her life, career, motherhood and health.