Ethel Kennedy’s Cause of Death: How Robert F. Kennedy’s Wife Died

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Ethel Kennedy, the wife of Robert F. Kennedy, has died. She was 96 years old. Ethel’s grandson Joe Kennedy III announced the news in addition to his late grandmother’s cause of death in a statement via X (formerly known as Twitter) on Thursday, October 10.

Who Was Ethel Kennedy?

Ethel was the wife, and widow, of the late RFK, who was assassinated in June 1968.

What Was Ethel Kennedy’s Cause of Death?

According to Ethel’s grandson Joe’s tweet, she died from complications “related to a stroke” that she suffered from one week prior.

“It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our amazing grandmother, Ethel Kennedy,” Joe tweeted. “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.”

Joe also noted in his statement that the Kennedy family is “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,” Joe added in his tweet.

Ethel Kennedy on her wedding day (Getty Images)

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