It’s a sad day for the Kennedy family. Joan Bennett Kennedy, the first wife of Senator Ted Kennedy, passed away on October 8. She was the final member of the Camelot-era Kennedys, and her death marks the end of an era for the family. Joan’s sons, Ted Kennedy Jr. and Patrick Kennedy, paid tribute to their mother in a statement obtained by NBC Boston.
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“I will always admire my mother for the way that she faced up to her challenges with grace, courage, humility, and honesty,” Ted Kennedy Jr. shared. “She taught me how to be more truthful with myself and how careful listening is a more powerful communication skill than public speaking.”
Patrick Kennedy echoed his brother’s thoughts, adding that the community will miss their mother greatly.
“Besides being a loving mother, talented musician, and instrumental partner to my father as he launched his successful political career, Mom was a powerful example to millions of people with mental health conditions,” Patrick Kennedy added. “She will be missed not just by the entire Kennedy Family, but by the arts community in the City of Boston and the many people whose lives that she touched.”
Many Shared Condolences Following Joan Kennedy’s Death
Social media posts filled with the news of Joan Kennedy’s death.
“Now they are all united once again, in death: Jackie, Ethel & Joan. Great mini-series by the same name. May they all embrace and share laughter on the other side of eternity,” someone shared on X.
“R.I.P. Lovely lady. I always felt sorry for her,” another person shared. “Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died.”
Others noted Joan’s ability to stay strong when times were difficult for the family.
“Joan Kennedy passes at 89 — an end to a life marked by resilience through one of America’s most infamous scandals,” an X post reads.
Joan Kennedy was 89.
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