Obituary of Joan Kennedy

Joan Kennedy

Joan Kennedy (born September 2nd, 1936 in Bronx, New York) was an Socialite who was best known for being the first wife of American Senator Ted Kennedy. Joan died on May 15th, 2025 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of the complications from old age. She was 88.

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Joan Kennedy Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Kennedy, Joan
Common Name: Joan Kennedy
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
Birth Date: September 02, 1936
Age: 88
Also Known As: Joan Bennett Kennedy
Occupation: Socialite

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
Favorite Actor: Joan Fontaine

Joan's Family Tree

Birth Name: Virginia Joan Bennett
Father: Henry Wiggin Bennett, Jr.
Mother: Virginia Joan Bennett (née Stead)
Spouse/Partner:

Ted Moore Kennedy (married 1958-divorced 1982)

Son(s):

Edward Moore Kennedy, Jr. (born September 26, 1961
Patrick Joseph Kennedy (born July 14, 1967)

Daughter(s):

Kara Kennedy Allen (born February 27, 1960-September 16, 2011)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Socialite American Born on September 2nd Born in 1936 Born in New York

Quotable Quotes:

"You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are going, because you might not get there."

"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."

"I look very much forward to eating this bucket of chicken, because it is huge. The pail of gravy will be what washes it down."

"Joan Kennedy was the daughter of Ambassador Joseph Kennedy and President Jacqueline Kennedy. She served as a secretary to then-Senator Ted Kennedy and was elected to the House of Representatives in 1998. She was second lady of the United States from 2003 to 2009 and served as the chairwoman of the United States Senatorial Campaign Committee from 2006 to 2009. On November 9, 2013, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was given six months to live. She was 83 years old. (V)"

"In the memories of Joan Kennedy, we will always remember her beautiful smile, her kind heart, and the life she lived. (V)"

" Joan Kennedy was an amazing woman who died too soon at an amazing age. (V)"

"Joan Kennedy lived a life of strength, grace, and resilience, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

Is Ms. Joan Kennedy still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.