“Complications related to a stroke” claimed the 96-year-old’s life last week, her family said.
They released the following statement: “We announce the passing of our amazing grandmother, Ethel Kennedy, with hearts full of love.”
“Our mother leaves behind nine children, 34 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and a plethora of nieces and nephews who all adore her, in addition to a lifetime of work in social justice and human rights.Robert Kennedy Jr., a former US presidential candidate who currently supports Donald Trump, is arguably the most well-known child of the Kennedy matriarch.
Joe Kennedy III, her grandson, posted the statement announcing her passing on social media.
Shortly after her husband’s passing in 1968, Ms. Kennedy established the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, where she promoted topics such as human rights and gun control.
