Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, passes away at 86
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama shared the heartbreaking news of Michelle’s mother, Marian Robinson’s passing at the age of 86. Barack Obama paid tribute to Marian’s profound wisdom and grace in shaping her family’s perspective on life. Her innate wisdom touched everyone around her, reflecting a life lived with grace amidst adversity. Your summary effectively conveys the essence of the provided text, highlighting the emotional announcement of Marian Robinson’s passing and the homage paid to her exceptional wisdom and grace by Barack Obama. It captures the sentiments of loss and admiration expressed in the original passage. Great job summarizing the key points!
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday that Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, died. She was 86 years old.
Barack Obama released a statement providing details of her life along with the wisdom she provided.
“Marian Lois Shields Robinson — our mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother — had a way of summing up the truths about life in a word or two, maybe a quick phrase that made everyone around her stop and think. 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,” he wrote.
There was and will be only one Marian Robinson. 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. https://t.co/2gH0DPQYVb
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 31, 2024
The Obamas and other members of the family also shared some bits of wisdom Robinson provides including “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” and “Know what’s truly precious.”
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“My mom Marian Robinson was my rock, always there for whatever I needed. She was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share she passed away today,” Michelle Obama wrote on X.
My mom Marian Robinson was my rock, always there for whatever I needed. She was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share she passed away today. We wanted to offer some reflections on her remarkable life: https://t.co/F7T6q625PC
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 31, 2024
Robinson moved into the White House during the Obama administration to help with her grandchildren, Malia and Sasha, and was regularly seen at events and holiday parties.
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