Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, passed away, leaving the Obama family grieving.
Robinson, who brought “normalcy” to her granddaughters Sasha and Malia’s life while living in the White House during her son-in-law’s administration, passed away at the age of 86.
She passed away “peacefully,” according to a statement from her family.
“She was loved beyond words by countless others whose lives were improved by her presence, as a sister, aunt, cousin, neighbor, and friend to so many,” the Obamas and Robinsons wrote in their statement.
“She passed away quietly this morning, and none of us is entirely sure how we’ll cope with her absence at this time.”
The former first lady honored the woman she referred to as “her rock.”
