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Ethel Kennedy, Widow of Robert F. Kennedy, Dies at 96 After Stroke

Oct 10, 2024, 03:49 PM

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy and a prominent human rights advocate, has died at the age of 96. She suffered a stroke last Thursday and was hospitalized in Boston, surrounded by her family. Ethel Kennedy was a key figure in the Kennedy family, known for her dedication to social causes and her resilience in the face of numerous family tragedies, including the assassination of her husband in 1968. She was the mother of 11 children, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and grandmother to 34 grandchildren. Her grandson, Joe Kennedy III, confirmed her passing. Her death marks the end of an era for one of America's most famous political dynasties.