Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 96. She was also the mother of Kerry Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the latter of whom recently ran for president.
Kerry Kennedy shared a statement on X, saying, “With hearts full of love, we announce the passing of our mother, Ethel Kennedy. She passed away this morning from complications related to a stroke she suffered last week.”
It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our mother, Ethel Kennedy. Please keep our mother in your hearts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/bdIQFsC0CS
— Kerry Kennedy (@KerryKennedyRFK) October 10, 2024
The statement continued, “In addition to a lifetime dedicated to social justice and human rights, our mother leaves behind nine children, 34 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and countless nieces and nephews, all of whom adored her.”
Ethel Kennedy was known for her deep faith as a devout Catholic and daily communicant. “We take comfort knowing she is 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