Ethel Kennedy

2024 - 10 - 10

Ethel Kennedy: Camelotin matriarkka lapsettomana!

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Ethel Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedyin leski ja ihmisoikeusaktivisti, on kuollut 96-vuotiaana. Hänen elämänsä oli täynnä tragedioita, mutta sydän edelleen täynnä rakkautta!

Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and widow of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 96. Ethel, known as the matriarch of one of America’s most prominent political families, devoted her life to raising their eleven children after her husband's tragic assassination in 1968. Even in the face of profound loss, she emerged as a pillar for various social causes and remained deeply committed to advocating for human rights throughout her life.

Born into an aristocratic family, Ethel had not only the legacy of her late husband to carry but also the personal weight of multiple family tragedies. Her parents died in separate plane crashes, and she suffered the early deaths of two of her sons — a devastating set of events that would challenge anyone’s resilience. With each loss, however, Ethel turned her grief into action. She often said that she felt her husband’s spirit guiding her, a dedication evident in her lifelong activism.

Despite the heartaches, Ethel Kennedy was a beacon of hope and a relentless advocate for social justice. She worked tirelessly for the causes her husband championed, from healthcare to education, ensuring his legacy would continue through her efforts. Even in her advanced years, she remained a prominent figure in the fight for equality and justice. Her passing marks the end of an era; she was one of the last living connections to the Camelot days when America seemed to dream big.

As we remember Ethel Kennedy, it’s important to acknowledge not only her familial legacy but also her political clout. Much like a classic Finnish puuro, her life was a mix of sweet triumphs and bitter struggles — but through it all, she stirred the pot of change. Did you know she was a talented musician as well? Besides her fierce advocacy, she once played the piano at the White House! Her heart and her tunes will echo in the memories of many for generations to come. Remembering Ethel, we see how one woman's spirit can encapsulate an entire era, full of both light and shadow.

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Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, dies ... (NPR)

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 ...

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Ethel Kennedy, matriarch of the famous family, dies at 96 (NBC News)

The widow of Robert F. Kennedy had suffered a stroke last week and was receiving treatment when she died, her grandson, former Rep. Joe Kennedy III, said.

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Ethel Kennedy, Widow of Robert Kennedy and Champion of Family ... (The New York Times)

She never remarried after the assassination of her husband, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and she devoted herself to working on behalf of the causes he had ...

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Ethel Kennedy Dies: Robert F. Kennedy's Widow & Human Rights ... (Deadline)

One of the last surviving members of the original Camelot crowd, Ethel Kennedy went into the hospital after suffering a stroke last week.

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Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy, dies at 96 (Reuters.com)

Ethel Kennedy, a long-time human rights advocate who endured a series of tragedies that included the assassination of her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, ...

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Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has died (Los Angeles Times)

Her parents and a brother were killed in separate plane crashes and, decades later, two of her sons died early deaths — one from a drug overdose, another in a ...

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Ethel Kennedy, social activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy, has ... (Boston 25 News)

Ethel Kennedy, widow of U.S. senator Robert “Bobby” Kennedy and sister-in-law to President John F. Kennedy, died Thursday morning from complications of a ...

Governor and First Partner issue statement on passing of Ethel ... (Office of Governor Gavin Newsom)

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of Ethel Kennedy:.

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Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy and matriarch of ... (ABC News)

Ethel Kennedy, a matriarch of America's most celebrated political family, has died at the age of 96.

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Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and widow of Robert F ... (CNN)

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has died, her family announced on Thursday. She was 96.

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Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate and widow of Robert F ... (CBS News)

After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Ethel ... (The White House)

Ethel Kennedy was an American icon—a matriarch of optimism and moral courage, an emblem of resilience and service. Devoted to family and country, she had.

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Ethel Kennedy: Human rights advocate dies at 96 (BBC News)

Ethel Kennedy, a human rights advocate and the widow of Robert F Kennedy, has died aged 96, her family says. A matriarch of one of America's most famous ...

Governor Healey Issues Statement on Passing of Ethel Kennedy (Mass.gov)

She was a passionate advocate for human rights and leaves behind a remarkable legacy of public service. My heart goes out to her children, grandchildren and ...

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Ethel Kennedy obituary (The Guardian)

Widow of Bobby Kennedy who brought up 11 children after his 1968 assassination and later devoted herself to social causes.

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Photos: Ethel Kennedy through the years | WBUR News (WBUR)

Ethel Kennedy spent more than half of her long life in the public eye, as a devoted wife, mother, and formidable social activist who raised awareness and ...

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Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy and family matriarch, dies ... (The Washington Post)

Scarred by tragedy, she devoted herself to her slain husband's memory and made her home a salon for official Washington.

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Ethel Kennedy: 'Rah-Rah Girl' Turned Political Matriarch | Opinion (Newsweek)

No doubt my most lasting memory of that magical 1976 summer was meeting Ethel Kennedy when I attended a picnic she hosted at her famous estate, Hickory Hill ...

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Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, has ... (KAIT)

Ethel Kennedy, the ...

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Remembering Ethel Kennedy: Family gathers in Mass. after ... (NECN)

Tributes are continuing to pour in for for the matriarch of the Kennedy family. Ethel Kennedy died Thursday at the age of 96.

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Hillary Clinton Says Kamala Harris Will Beat Trump, Remembers ... (SiriusXM Blog)

Hillary Clinton told Zerlina Maxwell on SiriusXM she believes Kamala Harris will win the presidential election and remembered Ethel Kennedy.

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of ... (The White House)

Ethel Kennedy was an American patriot, a fighter for justice, and an extraordinary force for good. A national and global leader, Ethel Kennedy used.

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Ethel Kennedy, Philanthropist and Widow to Robert F. Kennedy ... (Rolling Stone)

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, died Thursday after complications from a stroke at the age of 96, the Kennedy family announced.

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Cheryl Hines tells RFK Jr. that late mom Ethel Kennedy was 'proud ... (New York Post)

Cheryl Hines broke her silence after husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s sexting scandal with star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi — by commenting on a post ...

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Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, has ... (WTOC)

Ethel Kennedy, the ...

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Ethel Kennedy: A Life in Pictures (The New York Times)

Her life took a tragic turn when her husband, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated, but she continued to engage in social advocacy and was recognized ...

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