NEW YORK (AP) — With daughters Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian by her side, an emotional Kris Jenner paid tribute to her late ex-husband Robert Kardashian, saying he taught the family about the importance of philanthropy and that he would be "very proud" of their success.
Robert Kardashian, perhaps best known as one of the lawyers on the successful defense team of O.J. Simpson during his murder trial, died in 2003 of esophageal cancer, years before his clan would become famous with the reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."
Jenner also took aim at those who have criticized the family's wealth and said they should be more charitable.
The family gave a $250,000 check to Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, the benefactor of the night's fundraising efforts.
