Robert F. Kennedy’s granddaughter, Kyle Kennedy, dies at 42, obituary says
(Gray News) - Kyle Kennedy, a granddaughter of Robert F. “Bobby” Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, died in September at the age of 42.
According to her obituary, Kyle Kennedy died peacefully on Sept. 21 at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts. She was one of 34 grandchildren of Bobby Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy.
Kyle Kennedy was said to have suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 2020 that resulted in long-term paralysis, disability and other medical challenges.
The 42-year-old had become an advocate for people living with disabilities. Her activism included testifying at a hearing on discrimination in health care for people with disabilities at the Massachusetts State House.
Kyle Kennedy spent most of her early life in Massachusetts before attending Georgetown University while continuing her education studies at Pace University and Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Her obituary noted that she was also a passionate advocate for more equitable elementary education and charter schooling. Additionally, she worked to reform and improve school curricula and coached educators working with young students.
She is survived by her family, including 12-year-old Conor and 10-year-old Declan.
No immediate cause of death was reported.
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