ACTIVIST Ethel Kennedy never remarried or even spoke about her husband, Robert F Kennedy, after his horrific assassination.
Kennedy died on Thursday at age 96 after a life of tragedy, bravery, and progress.
Kennedy and Robert F are seen smiling outside the Senate Chamber in 1965[/caption]
The news was shared by her grandson, Joe Kennedy III, who said their “hearts are full of love.”
“She died this morning from complications related to a stroke suffered last week,” he said in a statement.
“Along with a lifetime’s work in social justice and human rights, our mother leaves behind nine children, 34 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nephews, all of whom love her dealer.
“Please keep her in your hearts and prayers.”
Kennedy is remembered for her esteemed history advocating for human rights, despite living through the tragedy of her husband’s assassination.
On June 6, 1968, Robert F was shot and killed in Los Angeles by Sirhan Sirhan as he campaigned for president.
He was 42, three months into his run, and his wife was four months pregnant with their 11th child, Rory.
Kennedy suffered more tragedies, including the loss of two children, but throughout it all, she remained the stalwart member of the family.
The widow never remarried, unlike fellow widow Jackie Onassis, and dedicated her life to representing the Kennedy name.
She founded the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights organization shortly after his assassination.
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