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Jeff Bezos has always made headlines, but in the past few days he has been in the spotlight for personal, business, and social reasons. The biggest story is the passing of his mother, Jacklyn Gise Bezos, at age 78 after a battle with Lewy body dementia. According to Local 10 News and a touching Instagram post, Bezos called his mother a fierce advocate and supporter, asking mourners to support charity or do acts of kindness in her memory. It was a rare, deeply personal moment for a man known for his calculated public persona, and drew an outpouring of condolences on social media. Miami Herald reported that Bezos said he holds her “safe in my heart forever.”

On the business front, Bezos’ role as owner of The Washington Post stirred controversy. National Herald India and The Guardian report that Bezos has personally intervened to reshape the paper’s opinion section. He defended limiting which voices are published, sparking a storm of resignations among senior opinion staff and a public rebuke from former executive editor Marty Baron, who called Bezos’s move “craven.” Critics accuse Bezos of caving to political pressure in an election year, with some at The Post warning they would resign if his interference reaches the newsroom. Bezos replied on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that his goal is to be “for America,” but the outcry among journalists hints that this shakeup may have long-term effects not only for The Washington Post, but for his public image as a media owner.

Meanwhile, his personal life remains a staple of celebrity columns. AOL and PEOPLE confirm that Bezos married Lauren Sánchez in late June with a star-studded affair in Venice, Italy. Guests included Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Brady, and nearly every A-lister imaginable. However, videos of their public appearances at high-profile events, including Donald Trump’s inauguration, have led to waves of speculation. The List and Nicki Swift quote body language experts who interpret awkwardness and apparent coldness between the couple, prompting rumors that the Bezos-Sánchez relationship may not last, despite the grandeur of their wedding.

Bezos is also drawing attention for a new physical transformation. PEOPLE reported that instead of his signature bald look, he was recently seen in Sun Valley, Idaho, sporting thick white-grey hair around the sides, sparking a storm of commentary online.

On social media, Bezos’s business legacy is repeatedly lauded. Influencers and business accounts on Instagram and Threads are sharing posts about his journey turning an internet bookstore into a $1.8 trillion Amazon titan and reflecting on his business philosophies. These recent tributes coincide with reminders from Bezos himself about risk-taking and regrets, with viral quotes on platforms like Instagram reinforcing his enduring presence in tech and business inspiration culture.

All in all, in just a handful of days, Jeff Bezos has shown vulnerability in mourning, faced fierce scrutiny as a media owner, upended celebrity news cycles with his relationship and his looks, and continued to be a touchstone for entrepreneurial aspiration online.

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