Statement from Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate Board Chair Bruce A. Percelay and CEO Adam Hinds on the Passing of Ethel Kennedy

 

 

October 10th 2024 (Boston, Mass.) – All of us at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate mourn the passing of Ethel Kennedy. As the widow of the late Senator Robert Kennedy, she not only was a tireless champion of the causes that defined his legacy, but she also showed, through the example of her own life, how one person, driven by purpose and public service, can make better the life of the world.  

Through the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Foundation, Mrs. Kennedy worked to create a more just and peaceful world, holding governments accountable and inspiring new generations of human rights advocates. For her significant contributions to improving our world, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States. 

Mrs. Kennedy was the beloved matriarch of a large, extended family and a warm and engaging friend to those who were privileged to know her. She will be deeply missed.

We honor the memory of a remarkable woman and extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Kennedy family.

###

About the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United State Senate 

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate actively inspires all Americans to keep our democracy and civic life vibrant, educate the public about the unique role of the Senate in our government, and promote civil discourse to drive bipartisan solutions for our nation’s challenges. Through educational programs, public forums, and digital exhibits, the Kennedy Institute welcomes individuals of all ages to debate the issues of the day, learn from each other, and leave empowered to make their own contributions to improving their communities.