Jeff Bezos’ mom, Jackie Bezos, has died following a battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was 78. The Amazon founder, 61, confirmed the news via an Instagram tribute post shared on Thursday. “Her adulthood started a little bit early when she became my mom at the tender age of 17.

Jacklyn ‘Jackie’ Bezos, mother of Amazon founder Jeff, has died aged 78, after a five year battle with progressive neurological disorder Lewy body Dementia. The billionaire shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram on Thursday after the news was confirmed in a statement from the Bezos Family Foundation.