Widow of Robert F. Kennedy Sr. Suffers Stroke As Family Asks For Prayers
The family of 96-year-old Ethel Kennedy, widow of former U.S. Attorney General and 1968 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Sr., has announced that she recently suffered a stroke. The Kennedy family is requesting prayers for her recovery, as reported by Fox News.
Ethel remains in the hospital, where she is reportedly comfortable and receiving excellent care, according to a statement from her grandson, former Rep. Joe Kennedy III. “She is surrounded by family and receiving the best care possible,” Joe Kennedy wrote in an update.
Ethel, who turned 96 in April, had been enjoying time with her family throughout the summer and fall, engaging in her favorite activities. “She had a wonderful summer,” Joe Kennedy shared on X. “Every day she spent time with her children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, enjoying the water and family meals. It’s been a gift to all of us.”
Joe Kennedy, now the Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, emphasized that his grandmother was receiving treatment and resting comfortably. “She’s a strong woman who’s lived an incredibly full life, and we are here to care for her,” he stated, asking for privacy and prayers during this difficult time.
Ethel Kennedy is the sister-in-law of the late President John F. Kennedy and the widow of Robert F. Kennedy Sr., both of whom were tragically assassinated in the 1960s. Ethel founded the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization after her husband's death in 1968, continuing his legacy of advocacy.
In a separate political note, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., their son, recently ended his independent presidential bid, endorsing former President Donald Trump. In a Fox News interview last month, RFK Jr. criticized the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for attempting to manipulate his candidacy. He pointed out that while some states are working to keep him on the ballot, he aims to withdraw in those where he could act as a "spoiler" in the election.
RFK Jr. described the DNC’s actions as "fundamentally undemocratic," recalling his family's legacy in the Democratic Party and their commitment to ensuring every American's right to vote. He voiced frustration that the party lacks confidence in its own nominees, resorting to legal tactics to prevent alternative candidates from appearing on ballots.