Overview
- Jill Zarin announced on Tuesday that her mother, Gloria Kamen, died earlier that morning at age 91 in an Instagram post that included photos and a long tribute.
- Zarin did not disclose a cause or manner of death even though she posted a June update saying doctors had removed a very rare cancer and that her mother was recovering from setbacks.
- In her tribute Zarin called Kamen “the real OG housewife,” highlighted their co‑authored book Secrets of a Jewish Mother, and said Kamen is survived by grandchildren Allyson, Jonathan, Joanna, Yotam and great‑grandchild Abby.
- Coverage of public reaction varies between outlets with some reporting that fellow Real Housewives, including Bethenny Frankel and Marysol Patton, left condolences in the Instagram comments and others noting no co‑star statements had been posted at the time of reporting.
- Kamen’s death follows a history of hospitalizations and lengthy recoveries reported by Zarin in 2022–2023 and updates in 2026, and the family or representatives may provide further details as news outlets continue to update their reports.