Kim Kardashian reveals esophagitis diagnosis, recalls late father’s cancer
LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 — Kim Kardashian has revealed she has been diagnosed with esophagitis, a condition that broug...
LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 — Reality star Kim Kardashian has disclosed a diagnosis of esophagitis in a trailer for the upcoming eighth season of The Kardashians. The condition, which caused her to recall her late father Robert Kardashian's death from oesophageal cancer in 2003, has now come to light. Esophagitis is characterized by inflammation of the esophageal tissue, and if left unaddressed, can develop into Barrett’s oesophagus, a condition linked to an elevated risk of oesophageal cancer.
Robert Kardashian, who was married to Kris Jenner and had four children, passed away from oesophageal cancer at the age of 59. Khloé Kardashian, in a podcast in April 2025, shared how her father's rapid progression after diagnosis deeply affected her, leading to guilt and anger. Overcoming these emotions through therapy on the reality show, she said she was able to remember Robert with positivity and admiration.
The Kardashian sisters subsequently founded the UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health in 2019 to promote research and treatment for oesophageal disorders. Despite acknowledging their inability to save Robert, the family hopes their work will help others.
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