Ethel Kennedy's Life in Photos — from Young Widow to Human Rights Activist

Ethel Kennedy in 1961.Photo:Hulton Archive/Getty Images Hulton Archive/Getty Images Ethel Kennedy, a matriarch in the United States' most prominent political family, hasdied at age 96.On Oct. 10, 2024, the widow of former Sen.Robert F. Kennedydied from complications related to a stroke she had the week prior, according to a statement from her daughter Kerry postedon X.“She was a devout Catholic and a daily communicant, and we are comforted in knowing she is reunited with the love of her life, our father, Robert F.

Ethel Kennedy, 96, Hospitalized After a Stroke, Grandson Reveals: 'We Are Looking After Her'

Ethel Kennedy.Photo: J Scott Applewhite/AP/Shutterstock Ethel Kennedyis recovering after having a stroke, her grandsonJoe Kennedy IIIshared on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The widow of late Sen.Robert F. Kennedy, 96, “suffered” the health scare on Thursday morning in her sleep, Joe said in a statement onX(formerly Twitter). “She is, as you may know, a strong woman who has led a remarkably fulfilling life. We are here looking after her.” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Ethel Kennedy, Family Matriarch and RFK’s Widow, Dies at 96

Ethel Kennedy, the formidable widow ofRobert F. Kennedyand matriarch to a branch of one of the country’s most prominent families, has died. She was 96. Kennedy, died on Thursday, Oct. 10, “from complications related toa stroke suffered last week,” according to a statement from her daughter, Kerry, posted on X. “She was a devout Catholic and a daily communicant, and we are comforted in knowing she is reunited with the love of her life, our father, Robert F.

Eva Longoria Says She Did Not Move Outside of the U.S. Because of Donald Trump or the Election: 'I'm a Proud American'

Eva Longoria on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Taylor Hill/FilmMagic TheDesperate Housewivesalum, 49, revealed in a Tuesday, Nov. 12cover story forMarie Claire’s“Age Issue”that she’s been living between Spain and Mexico with her husband José Bastón and their 6-year-old son Santiago for the last few years. Then, on Friday, Nov. 15, she reiterated that she’s been living in Europe for years for work and not the current political climate in the United States.

Eva Longoria Says She Didn’t Realize Being a Latina Actress onDesperate HousewivesWas a ‘Big Deal’ (Exclusive)

“I didn’t know it was a big deal,” she says. “People kept telling me, ‘This is a big deal.’ I was a Mexican woman with a white gardener.” Eva Longoria in Hollywood, California in March 2024.Emma McIntyre/Getty Emma McIntyre/Getty Desperate Housewives,which ran for eight seasons from 2004 to 2012, didn’t just catapult Longoria to fame, it also proved to be an excellent training ground for the aspiring director and producer.