Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s Mother, Passes Away at 86. Marian Robinson, the mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. A central figure in the Obama family, she moved from her hometown of Chicago to the White House in 2009 to help raise her granddaughters, Malia and Sasha, during Barack Obama’s presidency.
Known as “the first grandmother,” Robinson kept a low profile but played a vital role behind the scenes. She attended some events but mostly stayed close to her granddaughters, helping maintain a sense of normalcy. She once said she moved to Washington out of concern for her daughter’s demanding life and her grandchildren’s safety.
