Ethel Kennedywidow of Robert F. Kennedy Sr.Is recovering in hospital after stroke…famous family announces
Ethel suffered a stroke in her sleep last Thursday and was taken to hospital where she is receiving treatment surrounded by her family. Joe Kennedy III.
The Kennedy family says Ethel is “at ease.” But they are asking for thoughts and prayers.
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The 96-year-old enjoyed a wonderful summer and the start of fall, spending time with his children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, going out on the water and eating meals in the weeks and months before suffering his stroke. …the family speaks.
Ethel has 11 children. Kathleen, article and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. …and she’s the former president’s sister-in-law John F. Kennedy.
She was pregnant when RFK was assassinated while running for president in 1968 and did not remarry.
A year after RFK was assassinated, Ethel founded the Robert F. Kennedy civil 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.