Who Is Kris Jenner’s Lookalike Sister Who Tragically Died at 65 & Looked ‘Pretty’ & More ‘Natural’ than Her?

• Karen Houghton, Kris Jenner's sister, died unexpectedly following a medical emergency at 65.
• Karen, who once sought to resemble Kris through a high-profile facelift, did not always have the smoothest relationship with Kris.
• But despite past tensions, the relationship between the sisters improved over time, with the Kardashian-Jenner family uniting in support amid Karen's passing.

Recent reports have revealed that Kris Jenner's only sister, Karen Houghton, has passed away. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department announced that Karen died following a medical emergency.

Authorities received a call for medical aid around 1:30 PM PT on Monday, but despite immediate lifesaving attempts by fire officials, they were unsuccessful. The nature of the medical incident leading to the emergency call remains undisclosed. However, details surrounding her death are yet to be fully understood, with initial reports suggesting natural causes.

Karen held a unique position within the famous Kardashian-Jenner family dynamic. She was three years younger than Kris, and the siblings shared their childhood in San Diego, primarily under the care of their mother, MJ, following her divorce from their father, Robert Houghton.

The loss has deeply affected Kris Jenner, who is mourning the passing of her only sister. She released a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, expressing how heartbroken she was about her sister's unexpected passing.

The Momager extended her condolences to her mother MJ, who is experiencing the profound grief of losing a child, and to Karen’s daughter, Natalie who just lost her mother. Kris had only good things to say about her sibling, writing, “Karen was beautiful inside and out. She was the sweetest, kindest, most sensitive and vulnerable, and so funny. She always felt grateful for her life and treasured her family, friends, and especially her beautiful daughter.”

At the end of her tribute, she encouraged her followers to appreciate and cherish the people in their lives, reminding them of how short life is and the importance of spending time with loved ones. The Kardashian-Jenner family is known for their unity and is reportedly drawing closer to support one another during this difficult time.

Although Karen’s life was less publicized than the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner family, the sisters had a rollercoaster relationship over the years.

According to reports, Karen went public and spoke about how much fame had changed her sister. “I don’t care how much money you have or who you are, you’re my sister. I’m not afraid of her. I can’t get to her anymore. But I guess it’s the money,” she said. She also expressed her opinions on Kris and Caitlyn Jenner’s marriage, seemingly siding with Kris’ ex.

Despite these past tensions, signs of reconciliation appeared, in 2019, when a family photo featuring Karen, Kris, their mother MJ, and their daughters Natalie and Kylie was shared on social media. However, Karen remained largely out of the public eye, dedicating her time to nursing and writing. Karen also previously worked as a flight attendant.

Karen's legacy extends beyond her connection to Kardashian-Jenner fame. She leaves behind her daughter Natalie, 26, whom she welcomed with ex-husband Mark Zettel, her mother MJ, Kris, and nieces Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and nephew Rob Kardashian.

Karen’s death also shocked many readers. People thought she was still young to die at 65 and could not imagine how it must have felt for Kris to be confronted with her young sister's death. Many readers also pointed out the resemblance between the sisters and their mother.

Netizens loved how "normal" Karen looked and imagined that being a person with a regular life who was related to such a famous family must have been difficult. “It must have been a nightmare,” remarked a commenter.

Karen was an interesting character, loved by the paparazzi. While at Kim’s baby shower in 2013, she was seen arriving at the reality star's house wearing a bright orange flowy top with white jeans and gold heels.

As she got out of the car, she was met with cameras and paparazzi trying to get details on the baby shower. However, Karen kept the details a secret and did not even reveal the gift she brought for the baby.

On her way out, Karen was much happier and more willing to share. When asked about the baby shower, she revealed that she had signed an NDA and could not reveal any information.

She was even asked what was in the goodie bags, and Karen said Kanye and Kim gave out Rolexes, which a TMZ reporter clarified was not true. Karen did reveal that she only had a marshmallow stick to eat and mentioned that they had a rose cake at the event.

As it turns out, Karen was not afraid to share details of her life. In 2016, the 65-year-old embarked on a $1 million facelift. She took Inside Edition with her on the five-hour facelift surgery.

During her consultation session, she detailed some of the issues she had with her face. “Certain angles of my face were just not what I wanted,” she said. “No one wants a double chin… I want to be a little more beautiful,” she said.

Fortunately, the plastic surgeon, Dr. Ben Talei, was positive he could give Karen what she wanted. He said, “I can bring the entire face and neck up together,” and started explaining how he would raise her eyebrows and move the fat under her eyes to her cheeks.

All of this sounded great to Karen, and the best part was that she felt extremely comfortable that Dr. Talei would do a great job. “I’m feeling really comfortable. I’m not nervous," she added.

The procedure was also done while she was awake, but under local anesthesia, which was another aspect she appreciated about her doctor’s service. “You’re a good doctor,” she told him.

After hours of surgery, Karen was wrapped with a thick white bandage to help with the swelling. But three weeks later, she revealed her new face and could not have been happier with the results. “I look like my beautiful sister Kris, and I never thought I would,” she expressed.

After seeing the pictures of how Karen looked before and after surgery, some commenters wondered how Kris might have looked if she hadn't gone under the knife.

But even before the major facelift, people still thought Karen was beautiful. “Her sister is actually prettier than Kris,” expressed a reader. While another added, “Looks like Kris Jenner’s original face.” Many also appreciated that the sister aged like a normal person and did not try to fit in with the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner family.

Although the sisters had a few hiccups in their relationship, in her memoir, Kris highlighted her sister, saying they were really close growing up. But she added that despite growing up in the same household and having the same parents, their perspectives on life were different. “We just approached goals and situations differently, even in childhood,” wrote the momager.

Regardless of their differences, they never stopped loving each other. Kris Jenner was the chatty sister who always entertained her quiet sister and they were there for each other through every challenge. Even in their adult years, they were still in one another’s lives.

In the days leading up to her passing, Karen shared a cute picture of Natalie and MJ on her Facebook. On Mother’s Day, Natalie also shared a picture of her, Karen, and MJ with a sweet caption that read, "Happy Mother’s Day to all of the beautiful 😍 Mothers!!!! I love you momma ♥️I am always thankful for you."

Before passing away, Karen got to see her daughter say yes to her future husband. Her partner proposed to her on the beach with a beautiful sunset as their backdrop.

Karen Houghton might not have been a well-known part of the Kardashian family, but her loss was felt deeply. Those who have lost their siblings and parents understood the unimaginable and gathered in the comment section to send their condolences to Kim, MJ, and the rest of the family.