Kyle Kennedy, Robert F Kennedy granddaughter, dies at 42 in Massachusetts
Kyle Kennedy, the granddaughter of Robert F Kennedy, died on September 21 at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts.
Career and family history
Born in Washington DC in July 1984, she grew up in Cohasset before becoming an educator. She taught in New York City public schools and earned degrees from Georgetown, Pace, and Harvard universities. Her obituary states she advocated for disabled people and worked on educational reform for disadvantaged children.
Marriage and athletic achievements
She married Liam Kerr in Boston in August 2012 and had three children named Conor, Josie, and Declan. The funeral home refers to Kerr as her former husband. An avid runner, she finished the 2019 Boston Marathon twenty minutes faster than her father Michael Kennedy.
Injury and cause of death
A severe spinal cord injury occurred a year after her marathon finish and resulted in long term paralysis. She passed away peacefully at her residence according to the Burke Funeral Homes obituary. The Westwood town clerk told the Guardian that her cause of death is pending.
All 2 outlets report consistently
No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.
- The Guardian
- The Hill
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