Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, remains hospitalized after suffering a stroke last week, her family announced.
Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III announced on social media Tuesday that his grandmother suffered a stroke in her sleep on Thursday and was taken to a local hospital.
“She is comfortable, receiving the best possible care, and surrounded by family,” he wrote.
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Ethel Kennedy, left, returns to her family's property after a boat ride in Hyannis Harbor near the Kennedy property on August 2, 2019 in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. (Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Ethel, who turned 96 in April, was enjoying her summers doing activities she loved and spending time with her close family, her family said.
“She had a great summer and is transitioning into fall,” Kennedy posted on X. “She enjoyed spending time with her children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren every day. She was able to go out on the water and visit.” Lunch and dinner with her family on the pier. It was a great gift for all of us and for her to have so much fun. ”
Ethel Shakel Kennedy at the 2017 Hope Awards Dinner Show. (Stephen Ravkin/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Mr Kennedy, who is currently Northern Ireland's economic envoy, said she was resting peacefully and receiving treatment in hospital.
“As you know, she is a strong woman who has lived a very full life. We are here taking care of her,” he posted. “Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. We ask that you respect our family's privacy at this time.”
In this June 5, 1968 file photo, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy addresses campaign workers just before he was shot in Los Angeles. By his side is his wife, Ethel, and California campaign manager and California Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh. (AP Photo/Dick Strobel, File)
Ethel is former President John F. Kennedy's sister-in-law.
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she Robert F. Kennedy's Human Rights It was organized in 1968 after her husband Robert was assassinated in June 1968.
