Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy Sr., is in a hospital recovering from a stroke … the famous family announced.
Ethel suffered the stroke in her sleep last Thursday and was taken to a hospital, where she’s getting care and is surrounded by family … according to a statement Tuesday from Joe Kennedy III.
The Kennedys say Ethel is “comfortable” … but they are asking for thoughts and prayers.
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— Joe Kennedy III (@joekennedy) October 8, 2024
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The 96-year-old enjoyed a great summer and start of fall, spending time with her children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandkids, getting out on the water and going out to eat in the weeks and months before suffering the stroke … the family says.
Ethel has 11 kids, including Kathleen, Joe and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. … and she’s the sister-in-law of former President John F. Kennedy.
She was pregnant when RFK was assassinated while running for president in 1968 and 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 presented with the nation’s highest honor for a civilian back in 2014, when Barack Obama was President.