Ethel Kennedy: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Ethel Skakel Kennedy |
|---|---|
| Born | April 11, 1928 • Chicago • Illinois |
| Died | October 10, 2024 (aged 96) |
| Founder | Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights |
| Awards And Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2014) |
| House / Dynasty | Kennedy family |
| Notable Family Members | son Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. |
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