Breaking: Marian Robinson, Mother Of Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Dies At 86

Breaking: Marian Robinson, Mother Of Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Dies At 86

Marian Robinson, mother of former United States First Lady Michelle Obama, passed away on Friday at the age of 86.

In a post on X, Michelle Obama expressed her deep sorrow, describing her mother as the steady backbone of their family. “Her wisdom came off as almost innate, as something she was born with, but in reality, it was hard-earned, fashioned by her deep understanding that the world’s roughest edges could always be sanded down with a little grace,” the family said in a statement.

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Marian Lois Shields pursued a career in teaching before working as a secretary. She married Fraser Robinson in 1960, and the couple had two children: a son, Craig, in 1962, and a daughter, Michelle, in 1964.

Michelle Obama and her mother shared a close bond, as highlighted in a 2022 interview on “Good Morning America” with Robin Roberts. The family noted Robinson’s encouragement when Michelle married “a guy crazy enough to go into politics.”

“At every step, as our families went down paths none of us could have predicted, she remained our refuge from the storm, keeping our feet on solid ground,” the family said. “On Election Night in 2008, when the news broke that Barack would soon shoulder the weight of the world, she was there, holding his hand.”

Marian Robinson’s legacy is marked by her unwavering support and love, serving as a cornerstone for her family through their historic journey.