Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, hospitalized after suffering stroke, family says
Ethel Kennedy, a social justice advocate and the widow of late U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, is recovering in a hospital after suffering a stroke last week, her grandson said in a statement.
Former Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass.) posted on the social platform X on Tuesday that his grandmother had suffered a stroke and was taken to a hospital where she is receiving treatment and is "comfortable."
"Unfortunately, on Thursday morning she suffered a stroke in her sleep. She was brought to an area hospital, where she is now receiving treatment," he wrote in the post.
"She is comfortable, she is getting the best care possible, and she is surrounded by family," he added in the post.
Ethel Kennedy, 96, is former President John F. Kennedy's sister-in-law and mother to 11 children, including former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In the statement, Joe Kennedy asked for privacy at this time.
"Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. We ask that you respect our family's privacy at this time," he wrote in the post.
Date: |
-
Top stories - ABC News
Ethel Kennedy hospitalized after suffering stroke, family says
Ethel Kennedy, a human rights advocate and the widow of late former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, is recovering after suffering a stroke last week.4 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Kennedy family matriarch Ethel Kennedy, 96, hospitalized after stroke
Ethel Kennedy, matriarch of one of America’s most famous political families, has been hospitalized after a stroke, her family said Tuesday.3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate, recovering from stroke
The widow of US senator Robert F Kennedy is ‘getting best care possible’, her family said in a statement on X. Ethel Kennedy, a human rights advocate and widow of US Senator Robert F Kennedy, is ...3 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Jets owner says firing of Saleh will bring 'new energy' to one of franchise's 'most talented teams'
Woody Johnson sensed his struggling New York Jets needed a change and now7 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
New York Jets fire coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start to the season, AP source says
New York Jets fire coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start to the season, AP source says13 hours ago - NFL -
Top stories - NBC News
Jets fire coach Robert Saleh after 2-3 start and apparent tension with Aaron Rodgers
The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday amid the team’s disappointing start to this season and apparent tensions between star quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the now-former ...9 hours ago - NFL -
Top stories - BBC News
Prisoner on the run after escaping from hospital
The 31-year-old has "escaped lawful custody while being escorted by prison staff", police say.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Frances Tiafoe berates chair umpire after late penalty, loss at Shanghai Masters: 'F*** you, man, f*** you'
Jimmy Pinoargote penalized Tiafoe for a time violation during a third-set tiebreak near the end of a hard-fought match.6 hours ago
More from The Hill
-
Politics - The Hill
Aurora mayor says Trump claims about Colorado town ‘grossly exaggerated’
Aurora, Colo. Mayor Mike Coffman said former President Trump's claims about the town were "grossly exaggerated" as the GOP presidential nominee looks to hold a rally in the state after calling the ...2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
5 takeaways from the Michigan Senate debate
Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D) and former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) clashed over foreign policy, manufacturing and immigration during their first debate Tuesday as they battle to replace retiring Sen. ...3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
About 17 percent of Florida’s gas stations are out of gas as Milton approaches
Demand for gas is surging in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches, leaving about 17 percent of the state’s gas stations without fuel. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for much of the ...3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris-Walz campaign co-chair, Fox host face off over administration's hurricane response: 'This is real life'
Harris-Walz Campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond and Fox News host Martha MacCallum sparred over the Biden administration's response to Hurricane Helene on Tuesday. In an interview on Fox News ...3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Walt Disney World, other theme parks to close ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is heading toward central Florida, and several of Orlando’s theme parks are set to close before it makes landfall. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for much of Florida’s ...3 hours ago