OBAMA FAMILY TRAGIC NEWS!
Marian Robinson, mother of former US First Lady Michelle Obama, has died at 86, her family have announced.
In a statement, the Obamas said Robinson died “peacefully” on Friday morning.
Ms Robinson was a familiar presence at the White House during Barack Obama’s administration from 2009 to 2017.
She was known to spend much of that time caring for her granddaughters, Malia and Sasha.
In a statement posted on X, Ms Obama said her mother was her ‘rock’ and was always there for whatever she needed.
“My mom, Marian Robinson… was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share she passed away,” the statement read.
First Lady Michelle Obama and her mother Marian Robinson, who was one of seven children. AFP PHOTO Robyn BECK
In another tweet, Mr Obama said her mum was unique, and while the family are saddened by her loss, they were inspired by her remarkable life and will “strive to honor her example”.
“There was and will be only one Marian Robinson,” he said.
“In our sadness, we are lifted up by the extraordinary gift of her life and we will spend the rest of ours trying to live up to her example”.
