Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, has died
AP Breaking Ethel Kennedy, who lost her husband Sen. Robert Kennedy to assassination, has died MICHAEL CASEY and STEVE LeBLANCAssociated Press Oct 10, 2024 Oct 10, 2024 Updated Oct 10, 2024 0 Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, being treated in hospital after stroke BOSTON, Mass. — Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes and the family’s legacy for decades thereafter, died on Thursday, her family said. She was 96.Kennedy had been hospitalized after suffering a stroke in her sleep on Oct. 3, her family said. “It is with ourhearts full of love that we announce the passing of our amazing grandmother,” Joe Kennedy III posted on X. “She died this morning from complications related to a stroke suffered last week.” “Along with a lifetime’s work in social justice and human rights, our mother leaves behind nine children, 34 grandchildren and 24 great-great grandchildren along with nu...