Ethel Kennedy, a human rights advocate, widow of the late Democratic icon Robert F. Kennedy and matriarch of America's most famous political family, died Thursday morning after
complications from a stroke she suffered earlier in the week. She was 96.
Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Ethel Kennedy, announced the death of her mother in a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter.
"It is with heavy hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our mother, Ethel Kennedy," Kerry Kennedy said. "Along with a lifetime's work in social justice and human rights, our mother leaves behind nine children, 34 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren."
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