Washington, July 18 -- Ellen DeGeneres has shared a heartfelt message of support for longtime friend Kris Jenner following the death of Jenner's mother, Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon, who died on Thursday, July 16, at the age of 91.

A day after Jenner announced her mother's passing on Instagram, DeGeneres posted a tribute alongside a photograph of Jenner and MJ, expressing her condolences to the Kardashian-Jenner family.

"Portia [de Rossi] and I know how much you loved your mother and what a special force she was in your life and your entire family's life. I can't imagine the grief that you're feeling right now. We're sending you our love. @krisjenner," DeGeneres wrote.

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