The Kennedy family is in mourning.
Ethel Kennedya widow Robert F. Kennedy And the president’s sister john f. KennedyHe died on October 10, one week after being hospitalized due to a stroke. She was 96 years old.
“It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our wonderful grandmother, Ethel Kennedy,” her grandson Joe Kennedy III He shared a statement on behalf of his family posted on X, formerly Twitter. “She passed away this morning from complications related to a stroke she suffered last week. Along with her lifelong work in social justice and human rights, our mother leaves behind nine children, 34 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom love her dearly.” “
“She was a devout Catholic and a daily communicant, and we are comforted to know that she has reunited with the love of her life, our father, Robert Kennedy, and her children,” the statement continued. David and Michael; Her daughter-in-law Mary; Her grandchildren Maeve and Saoirse; And her grandchildren Gideon and nutty. Please keep her in your hearts and prayers.”