Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 96
cnn.com — October 11, 2024, 04:01 AM UTC
Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy and a prominent human rights activist, has died at the age of 96. Her family announced her passing on Thursday, following a stroke she suffered last week. Ethel Kennedy was known for her lifelong commitment to social justice. She founded the nonprofit Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014. Her activism included supporting various movements and protesting against family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border. Her family includes nine children, 34 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. President Joe Biden described her as an "American icon" and a source of inspiration for many.