Kim Kardashian hospitalized

Kim Kardashian has been hospitalized with esophagitis, inflammation of the esophagus' lining.

Condition linked to father's death

The condition esophagitis is linked to the disease that killed her father Robert Kardashian at age 59.

Robert Kardashian's death

Robert Kardashian died from esophageal cancer in 2003 at age 59.

Kim's mother's reaction

Kim's mother Kris Jenner said, 'I can't, it makes me want to cry' when asked if it's the same condition.

“I can't, it makes me want to cry”

Robert's background

Robert Kardashian was an attorney who defended OJ Simpson in his murder trial and died in 2003.

Family history

Kris Jenner married Robert for 13 years and they had four children: Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, and Robert Jr.

Kim's tribute

Kim paid tribute to her father on the 22nd anniversary of his death, saying, 'Can't believe I was 22 years old when you passed away and it's been 22 years today since you went to heaven.'

“Can't believe I was 22 years old when you passed away and it's been 22 years today since you went to heaven”

Kim's father's final words

Robert told Kim before his death, 'I know you’re going to be okay. It’s almost like I can see ahead. I know you’re going to be okay, but just take care of your siblings for me.'

“I know you’re going to be okay. It’s almost like I can see ahead. I know you’re going to be okay, but just take care of your siblings for me”

Kim's response

Kim said she took her father's words to mean she would be okay in life but made different decisions.

Hulu trailer reveal

A trailer for season eight of The Kardashians shows Kim hospitalized with esophagitis.

Kim's hospital scene

Kim was seen in a hospital bed being tended to by medical staff in the Hulu trailer.

Robert's death timeline

Robert Kardashian died in 2003, four years before his family gained worldwide fame on Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

Kim's 2023 interview

In 2023, Kim recalled her final conversation with her father before his death in an interview with GQ.

Family tribute

Kim thanked her father for 'always protecting the family from heaven' on the 22nd anniversary of his death.

“always protecting the family from heaven”

Kim's Instagram post

Kim wrote on Instagram Stories, 'I've known you just as long as you've been gone. I hope you're so proud of all of us. We love you dad and miss you soooooooooo much.'

“I've known you just as long as you've been gone. I hope you're so proud of all of us. We love you dad and miss you soooooooooo much”

Family's emotional impact

Kim's family has been deeply affected by her father's death and the condition that led to it.