ethel kennedywidow of Robert F. Kennedy Sr.is in the hospital recovering from a stroke, his famous family announced.
Ethel suffered a stroke in her sleep last Thursday and was taken to hospital where she is being treated surrounded by her family, according to a statement released Tuesday. Joe Kennedy III.
The Kennedys say Ethel is “comfortable” but ask for thoughts and prayers.
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— Joe Kennedy III (@joekennedy) October 8, 2024
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In the weeks and months before her stroke, the 96-year-old enjoyed a wonderful summer and the beginning of fall, going to the beach and eating out with her children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren… …says the family.
Ethel has 11 children. Kathleen, Joe and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. …and she is the former president’s sister-in-law John F. Kennedy.
She was pregnant when RFK was assassinated while running for president in 1968, but never remarried.
A year after RFK’s assassination, Ethel founded the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Nonprofit in his honor.
Ethel is also a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Freedom…she was awarded America’s highest civilian honor in 2014. barack obama He was the president.