The disclosure appears in the newly released trailer for Season 8 of her Hulu reality series The Kardashians.In the trailer, Kardashian is shown in a hospital bed stating, “I have something called esophagitis.” A producer then asks if this is the same condition her father had, and she confirms that it is. Her mother, Kris Jenner, becomes emotional on camera, saying the situation makes her want to cry.
Robert Kardashian, Kim’s father, died in 2003 at the age of 59 from esophageal cancer. While both conditions affect the esophagus, esophagitis is an inflammation of the lining and is distinct from cancer. Medical sources note that untreated esophagitis can sometimes lead to more serious complications, but the trailer provides no indication that Kardashian has been diagnosed with cancer.
The family has long been involved in raising awareness about esophageal health. In 2019, they helped establish the UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health in memory of Robert Kardashian.The new season of The Kardashians is scheduled to premiere on Hulu in October 2026 and will cover various personal and family developments, including this health update.