Ethel Kennedy, widow of assassinated Bobby Kennedy, has died

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Ethel Kennedy, the widow of the late Democratic senator and presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy died on Thursday after a stroke. She was 96.

Joe Kennedy III wrote on X: "It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our amazing grandmother, Ethel Kennedy. She died this morning from complications related to a stroke suffered last week. 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 nieces and nephews, all of whom love her dearly.

She was a devout Catholic and a daily communicant, and we are comforted in knowing she is reunited with the love of her life, our father, Robert F Kennedy; her children David and Michael; her daughter-in-law Mary; her grandchildren Maeve and Saoirse; and her great-grandchildren Gideon and Josie.

Please keep her in your hearts and prayers."