Kim Kardashian's Controversial Remarks About Father Robert's Death Resurface in Old Video

A recently resurfaced clip from a 2012 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians has sparked renewed discussions about Kim Kardashian's relationship with her siblings and their collective grief over their father, Robert Kardashian's death. 

The video features Kim Kardashian discussing her father's passing during a family therapy session, and her comments have drawn criticism for appearing dismissive of her siblings' emotions. In this episode, Kim, Khloé, Kourtney, and Rob Kardashian reflect on the impact of their father's 2003 death from esophageal cancer.

In the clip, Kim stated, “I think when someone’s sick, you’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do and take care of them. I think I handled it really well. I spoke at his funeral. I don't think any of them would’ve been able to. I worked in his office… At the time he died, I think it was just me.” 

This remark elicited visible reactions from her siblings, with Khloé smirking and Rob showing disapproval. When Khloé reminded Kim that she also worked at their father’s office, Kim replied, “I don’t remember,” prompting Khloé to accuse her of downplaying their shared sacrifices.

Robert Kardashian, a prominent lawyer known for his involvement in the O.J. Simpson trial, passed away just two months after being diagnosed with cancer, leaving a profound impact on his family. 

Khloé has openly shared her struggles, recalling in her memoir, "At the funeral, when I saw my father in his casket, I completely fell apart. I don’t remember the details, but I was so distraught I actually passed out. It was really intense. I refused to believe my father was gone."

Rob, who lived with their father in the year leading up to his death, has also expressed the deep void left by losing a male role model. Kim has frequently spoken about her close bond with Robert, revealing that she and Kourtney were the first to learn about his terminal diagnosis.