Ethel Kennedy, Widow of RFK, Dies at 96

Ethel Kennedy, widow of former Senator Robert F. Kennedy, passed away on October 10 at the age of 96 from complications related to a stroke. Her family confirmed her death via social media, highlighting her legacy as a devoted Catholic and a human rights advocate who co-founded the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Ethel experienced profound loss throughout her life, including the assassinations of her husband and his brother, President John F. Kennedy, as well as the deaths of two of her sons and a granddaughter. She is survived by nine children, 34 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. Her family comforted themselves with the belief that she is now reunited with her loved ones. Ethel Kennedy's life was marked by both personal tragedies and a commitment to social justice, leaving an indelible mark on American history.