Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 96, her family announced Thursday.
Mr Kennedy suffered a stroke on October 3 and was hospitalized earlier this month.
Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III announced Ethel's death in a social media post.
“It is with loving hearts that we announce the passing of our wonderful grandmother, Ethel Kennedy. She passed away this morning from complications from a stroke she suffered last week. Our mother was a passionate advocate for social justice and… Along with her lifelong work in human rights, Kennedy leaves behind nine children, 34 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews, all of whom loved her dearly. I wrote it.
She was a devout Catholic and we communicated on a daily basis. We are relieved to know that she has been reunited with the love of her life, her 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,” adding, “Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.”
Ethel was the original sister-in-law President John F. Kennedy. she Robert F. Kennedy's Human Rights She founded the organization in 1968 after her husband was assassinated in June 1968.
Ethel's death comes amid divisions within the Kennedy family, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supporting former President Trump and angering his siblings and family members who support Vice President Kamala Harris. .
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Kennedy faced Mr Kennedy has faced questions about the family drama in recent weeks after his siblings received a letter condemning his support for Mr Trump.
Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, died Thursday at the age of 96.
“As you know, my family is central to the Democratic Party. I have members of my family working for the Biden administration. Biden has a bust of my father behind him in the Oval Office. He's been a long-time family friend for “years,'' Kennedy told Fox News in August.
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“I understand that my family is struggling with my decisions. I love them. We are encouraged to argue with each other and to discuss things fiercely and passionately. “I feel like we grew up in that environment and we still love each other,” he added. “They're free to take their own positions on these issues. I have a lot of people in my family who work on my campaign and support me.”
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his decision to support Trump against criticism from his family. (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
“I think we all need to be able to disagree with each other and still love each other,” he concluded.
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President Kennedy has previously noted that his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, is not completely on board. Mr. Hines posted on social media about his decision to withdraw, and Mr. Kennedy admitted that he was “very unhappy” with Mr. Hines' decision.
Kennedy has not yet publicly acknowledged Ethel's death.
