Widow of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy dies at 96
Ethel Kennedy, widow of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2024, at the age of 96. Her grandson, Joe Kennedy III, announced her death, attributing it to complications from a stroke she had suffered the previous week.
Ethel, a mother of 11, grandmother to 34, and great-grandmother to 24, became a symbol of resilience and dedication following the assassination of her husband in 1968. President Joe Biden called her "an American icon" and praised her for decades of advocacy for human rights and social justice.
Ethel was the last of her generation in the Kennedy family, a lineage that included President John F. Kennedy. Despite her many tragedies, including the deaths of her children David and Michael, Ethel's legacy endures through her family's ongoing contributions to public service and social justice causes.
After her personal losses, she remained dedicated to her family and public service. Ethel established the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights and advocated for causes such as gun control, human rights, and environmental issues.
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17-year-old PUC student in Shivamogga drowns while swimming in River Tunga
Shivamogga: A 17-year-old student from Kamakshi Street in the city, Prem Kumar, died of drowning while swimming in River Tunga in Pillangiri village of the taluk recently.
Prem, who was studying in II PUC at DVS College, was visiting the temple in Pillangiri with his friends and got into the river for a swim, when he drowned in the waters of the river.
The youngster’s body has been sent to the mortuary of the McGann Hospital in Shivamogga to conduct a post-mortem examination.
Shivamogga Rural Police visited the spot and held an inspection.
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