Marian Robinson, the mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86. Often called the “first grandmother” during the presidency of Barack Obama, she played a vital role in supporting her family throughout their years in the White House. Originally from Chicago, Robinson moved to Washington in 2009 to help care for her granddaughters, Malia Obama and Sasha Obama. Although she avoided public attention, she became a trusted and comforting presence for the family during a historic period. In a family statement, the Obamas described her as “our pillar of support during it all,” adding,...
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