Overview
- Jill Zarin announced on Tuesday that her mother, Gloria Kamen, died at 91 and she did not disclose a cause of death.
- In June Zarin wrote that Gloria had been diagnosed with a “very, very rare” cancer and that surgeons had removed the tumor while the family reported signs of recovery.
- Zarin described Gloria as her best friend and mentor and reminded followers that the pair co‑authored the book "Secrets of a Jewish Mother."
- Her Instagram announcement named survivors including grandchildren Allyson, Jonathan, Joanna and Yotam and a great‑grandchild, Abby, and included family photos.
- Early coverage is driven by Zarin’s social posts, with outlets and comment threads reporting condolences from fans and some former Real Housewives figures as broader reactions continue to appear.