Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced the passing of her mother, Marian Robinson, on May 31, 2024. Robinson was 86 years old.
Robinson was a well-known figure at the White House during Barack Obama's presidency from 2009 to 2017. She moved to Washington DC after the election due to concerns for her daughter and grandchildren's safety.
Born in Chicago, Robinson studied to become a teacher before working as a secretary. She raised Michelle and her other child, Craig Robinson, with her husband Frasier Robinson on Chicago's South Side.
At the White House, she preferred spending her time with a TV tray and big windows that looked out at the Washington Monument. She was known for being the country's first grandmother after Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election.
Michelle Obama expressed her heartbreak over losing her mother in a social media post, calling Robinson her 'rock' who was always there for whatever she needed.
Robinson is survived by Michelle and Barack Obama, Craig Robinson and his wife Kelly, and their children Avery, Leslie, Malia, Sasha, Austin and Aaron.
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