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Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, died at age 96

Vaseline October 10, 2024

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 96, her family announced Thursday.

Kennedy was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a stroke on October 3.

Joe Kennedy III, a former congressman, announced Ethel’s death in a social media post.

“It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our wonderful grandmother, Ethel Kennedy. She died this morning from complications related to a stroke we suffered last week. In addition to her lifelong work in social justice and human rights, our mother is survived by nine children, 34 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom love her dearly,” Kennedy wrote.

She was a devout Catholic and a daily communicant, and we are comforted in the knowledge that she has been reunited with the love of her life, our father, Robert F. Kennedy; her children David and Michael; her daughter-in-law Mary; her grandchildren Maeve and Saoirse; and her great-grandchildren Gideon and Josie,” he added. “Please keep her in your hearts and prayers.”

Ethel was the former’s sister-in-law President John F. Kennedy. She directed the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization in 1968 after her husband was murdered in June 1968.

Ethel’s death comes at a time of division within the Kennedy family, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. former President Trump, to the anger of his siblings and other family members, who support Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Kennedy confronted has been asked about the family drama in recent weeks after a letter from Kennedy’s siblings condemning his support for Trump.

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, died Thursday at the age of 96.

“You know, my family is at the center of the Democratic Party. I have members of my family who work for the Biden administration. Biden has a bust of my father behind him in the Oval Office, and he has been a family friend for years. many years,” Kennedy told Fox News in August.

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“My family is – I understand that they are affected by my decisions. I love my family. I feel like we grew up in an environment where we were encouraged to argue with each other and debate things fiercely and passionately and still love each other,” he added. “They are free to take their stand on these issues. I have a lot of members of my family working on my campaign and supporting me.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his decision to support Trump against criticism from his family. (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)

“I think we should all be able to disagree and still love each other,” he concluded.

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Kennedy had previously noted that his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, was not entirely supportive. Hines posted on social media about the decision to withdraw, and Kennedy acknowledged that she felt “very uncomfortable” with his decision.

Kennedy has not yet publicly acknowledged Ethel’s death.

Anders Hagstrom is a reporter at Fox News Digital covering national politics and major news events. Send tips to [email protected], or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.