Ethel Kennedy, matriarch of Kennedy family dynasty, dies at 96

Ethel Kennedy, who was married to Robert F. Kennedy, has died at 96 after complications from a stroke. She was known for her resilience in the wake of RFK’s assassination and for being the matriarch for an American political dynasty. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.

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[deeh]

What a life filled with giving. They don’t come like Ethel Kennedy anymore. RIP.

[omarko]

A resilient woman .God rests her soul.

[carolmirelez]

What a beautiful strong woman! Rest in Peace Ethel! Job well done! ❤❤❤

[lorettanericcio-bohlman]

Fabulous strong woman, civil and human rights activist. Democracy at its finest. 💙💙💙💙

[PH-hwnx]

RIP Dear Madame Ethel Kennedy . Courage, Intelligence, Dignity. Now with her dear husband and loving sons and grand daughter and God. So admired. Avec un énorme respect. From France

[EvanBakerian]

I’m amazed she was able to have 11 kids

[maryreardon]

An Irish Blessing: Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, but always near; still missed and very dear. Warmest Regards, descendants of Daniel Reardon / Riordan b 1859 Limerick. Heartfelt condolences to the Kennedy family, Eddie Reardon and daughter Mary

[maximusw]

Ethel is a legend. She’s finally reunited with Bobby 🥲

[irawilliams]

I prefer to look at the bright side which is her reuniting with RFK and her children in Heaven

[michellejames]

I know she’s very proud of her Son, she had a lot to be so proud of

[cm]

Ethel Kennedy was so courageous and selfless and such an incredible human being. She is now in Heaven with Bobby, they are together. Bless 🙏 the Kennedy family.

[lourdessadiua]

We were too concentrated on Jacqueline Kennedy, in the meantime, we completely glossed over the greatness of this woman who raised her 11 children single handedly and advocated the cause of human rights her whole lifetime to honour her late husband. She never remarried.

[tishleigh]

Love Ethel Kennedy ❤Strong woman !!! Love RFK Jr. ❤️ 🇺🇸 Rest in peace Ethel . 🙏 Condolences to RFK Jr. on the loss of his dear mother . God rest her soul . 🙏 💕 ✝️

[thomasvanantwerp]

She was not a "matriarch" of the Kennedy family; she married into it. Rose Kennedy was the matriarch of the Kennedy family.

[steveconn]

To all her sons, daughters and grandchildren, my condolences for your great Ethel ❤🎉💙💙

[jamesgordon]

Prayers offered for the repose of your soul, Mrs.Kennedy.

[dmitry.greatgrandsonofteheroes]

Sincere personal condolences to her family! Now she united with husband and brother - in law

[JoyceJones-lg]

Condolences to the Kennedy family! May the family be at Peace!!

[kevinclark]

May she rest peacefully. God speed to her family.

[melreslor]

You will find that "outrage" of the Kennedy children on RFK, Jr is paper thin. They have stated they love each other and RFK, Jr understands why some of his siblings criticize him in public. As evidence they can be civil together is that photo with Ethel on her 96th birthday earlier this year - RFK, Jr already separated from the Democrat party and running as an Independent.