Coverage dated October 9, 2024

Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy and matriarch of celebrated political family, dies at 96

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The family of Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, says she has died. She was 96.

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The Boston Globe
Ethel Kennedy, matriarch of family political dynasty, dies at 96 (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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Ethel Kennedy, aged 96, has died following a stroke, leaving behind a legacy of social justice and her large family, including 34 grandchildren.
6ABC Philadelphia
Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy and matriarch of celebrated political family, dies at 96 (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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The family of Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, says she has died. She was 96.
Deadline
Ethel Kennedy Dies: Robert F. Kennedy’s Widow & Human Rights Advocate Was 96 (opens Deadline)
Published Oct 9, 2024
Deadline's feed description
One of the last surviving members of the original Camelot crowd, Ethel Kennedy went into the hospital after suffering a stroke last week
NBC New York
Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 96 (opens NBC New York)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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Ethel Kennedy, the widow of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and matriarch to the dynastic Kennedy family, suffered a stroke last week.
MyNorthwest
Ethel Kennedy, social activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy, has died (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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BOSTON, Mass. (AP) — Ethel Kennedy, the wife of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to
CBS News
Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 96 (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.
CNN
Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 96 (opens CNN)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has died, her family announced on Thursday. She was 96.
Fox7 Austin
Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, has died at 96 (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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Ethel Kennedy, the family matriarch, founded the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights and advocated for many causes, including joining a hunger strike against then-President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
ABC 30 Fresno
Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy and political family matriarch, dies at 96 (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published Oct 9, 2024
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
Ethel Kennedy, a matriarch of America's most celebrated political family, has died at the age of 96.
NBC News
Ethel Kennedy, matriarch of the famous family, dies at 96 (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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Ethel Kennedy, who lost her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and brother-in-law, President John F. Kennedy, to assassins' bullets, and who channeled her grief into raising her 11 children and pursuing a lifetime of public service, died Thursday.
The Daily Caller
Matriarch Of Kennedy Family, Ethel Kennedy, Dead At 96 (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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Ethel Kennedy, the widow of former Democratic attorney general and senator Robert F Kennedy, died Thursday at the age of 96.
Voice of America
Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 96 (opens Voice of America)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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The Kennedy matriarch raised their 11 children after her husband was assassinated in 1969 and remained dedicated to social causes and the family's legacy for decades thereafter
GBH News
Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has died (opens GBH News)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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The prominent human rights advocate and widow of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy passed away at the age of 96 after suffering a stroke last week.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, has died (opens Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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Ethel Kennedy, who lost her husband Sen. Robert Kennedy to assassination, has died. She was 96.
Delaware Public Media
Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at age 96 (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes for decades thereafter, died Thursday.
New York Post
Ethel Kennedy, widow of RFK, dead at 96 after suffering stroke (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 9, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Ethel Kennedy, the matriarch of the Kennedy family and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 96 after suffering a stroke, her family said.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ethel Kennedy, a social activist and the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has died at 96 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 9, 2024
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
She had been hospitalized after suffering a stroke in her sleep on Oct. 3, her family said.
The Columbian
Ethel Kennedy dies at 96; widow of Robert Kennedy lived her life in his long shadow (opens The Columbian)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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BOSTON, Mass. — Ethel Kennedy, the wife of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes and the family’s legacy for decades the
Fortune
Ethel Kennedy’s legacy captured in 10 photos: From Camelot to social justice work (opens Fortune)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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Ethel Kennedy, the wife of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, died on Thursday, her family said. She was 96.
The Guardian
Ethel Kennedy, activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 96 (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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Kennedy, who remained dedicated to social causes and the family’s legacy, had been hospitalized after having a stroke
Time
Ethel Kennedy, RFK’s Long-Devoted Widow, Dies at 96 (opens Time)
Published Oct 9, 2024
Time's feed description
Ethel Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy's long-devoted widow, has died. A link to Camelot, she was a dedicated humanitarian who raised 11 kids alone.
Washington Examiner
Ethel Kennedy, widow of RFK, dies at 96 (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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Ethel Kennedy, the social activist and matriarch of the Kennedy family, has died after a lifetime of political achievements and personal tragedy.
Breitbart News
Ethel Kennedy, Human Rights Advocate and Widow of RFK, Dies at 96 (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate and widow of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, died on Thursday after suffering a stroke last week and being hospitalized. She was 96.
Los Angeles Times
Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy lived much of her life in his shadow, has died (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 9, 2024
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The burden of loss she shouldered was enormous.
Fox News
Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, dead at 96 (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 9, 2024
Fox News's feed description
The Kennedy family announced the passing of Ethel Kennedy, the widow to Robert F. Kennedy, on Thursday.

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