In her recent biography, *Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future*, Kim Kardashian offers a poignant reflection on her final moments with her father, Robert Kardashian Sr. The biography, authored by Jonathan Van Meter, sheds light on personal stories and insights from Kardashian’s life as she navigates her role as a public figure and mother of four.
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Robert Kardashian, a prominent lawyer, passed away in 2003, just eight weeks after being diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. At the time of her father’s death, Kim was only 22 years old. In her recollection of their last conversation, she details a touching exchange filled with love and guidance, which reveals the depth of their connection.
Kim recalls how Robert, despite his weakened state, expressed a sense of foresight about her future. He reassured her saying, “I know you’re going to be good — I can see it. It’s as if I can see what your whole life is going to be like.” She describes the intimate setting in which they shared their last moments, lying close together on an L-shaped couch while watching a film. This sense of normalcy offered a stark contrast to the gravity of the situation, allowing them to connect in a profound manner.
During this final encounter, Robert entrusted Kim with a heartfelt message: “You’ll be fine. But take care of the other ones. And make sure your brother’s good.” These words highlight the loving responsibility he had for his children and his desire for Kim to look after her siblings.
In turn, Kim expressed her gratitude to her father, acknowledging all the values he instilled in her. She recounted, “Dad, thank you so much for everything that you’ve taught me, from how to be a good person, to how you did my homework with me, everything I’m going to do with my kids one day.” This moment of reflection underscores how deeply Kim cherishes the lessons her father left behind, shaping her approach to parenting and life.
Robert Kardashian’s marriage to Kris Jenner, lasting from 1978 to 1991, resulted in four children: Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob. Since his passing, Kris has openly discussed their relationship and her regrets over infidelity during their marriage. During a recent episode of *The Kardashians*, she described Robert as “such a great husband and such a great dad,” emphasising how her actions remain her “life’s biggest regret.”
Their divorce was followed by Kris’s marriage to Caitlyn Jenner, with whom she had two more daughters, Kendall and Kylie. Despite her subsequent family life, Kris has spoken fondly of her past with Robert and the critical role he played in shaping their family dynamics.
In the lead-up to Robert’s passing, there was a poignant moment orchestrated by Kim, which allowed her mother to visit him for a final goodbye. According to Robert’s cousin, Cici Bussey, both Roberts and Kris reaffirmed their enduring love for one another, an emotional farewell filled with reminiscences of their time together.
The impact of Robert’s death on the Kardashian-Jenner family was profound. Khloé Kardashian, then just 19, described the experience as “the most traumatic” for the family and reflected on how it forced her and her brother, Rob, to grow up quickly. They learned valuable lessons about responsibility and independence in the absence of their father, highlighting how character was forged through their shared grief.
Khloé noted that, in hindsight, while at that moment it felt like nothing positive emerged from such tragedy, it ultimately taught them the importance of resilience and personal growth. “We didn’t have that privilege of relying on him, and so it just really made us strong, good, responsible people,” she stated in a podcast last year.
The new biography *Citizen Kim* is now available, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into Kim Kardashian’s life, her family, and the enduring legacy of her father, Robert Kardashian Sr. The revelations within reflect not just on the past, but also on the strength and commitments that have shaped her present as a mother and public figure.