News-News.Zip

News in English (USA) / 09.10.2025 / 05:00

Joan Kennedy, First Wife of Senator Ted Kennedy, Passes Away at 89

Joan Bennett Kennedy, who was married to Senator Edward M. Kennedy for 22 years, has died at the age of 89. As the last surviving member of the Camelot era, Kennedy is remembered for her significant role within the Kennedy family and her advocacy for music and mental health issues. Her death was confirmed to have occurred at her home in Boston. She leaves behind her children, Ted Jr. and Patrick, who have paid tribute to her resilience in facing her challenges throughout her life. Kennedy appeared alongside the entire Kennedy family just three months prior to her passing, highlighting her enduring connection to the clan she once married into. Her legacy, marked by both personal struggles and public service, will be commemorated as she joins the legacy of her late husband.
Politico, The New York Times, Fox News, Cape Cod Times, USA Today, The Boston Globe, People.com, CBS News, Reuters, Realtor.com