Known for her grace under pressure and lifelong dedication to family, music, and public service, Joan Bennett Kennedy leaves behind a legacy deeply woven into the fabric of the Kennedy dynasty. Joan Bennett Kennedy, the former wife of the late U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy and mother to three of his children, has died at the age of 89. The Kennedy family matriarch passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Boston on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The news was announced by Steve Kerrigan, chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, on behalf of the Kennedy family. Joan, a one-time socialite and accomplished musician, was married to Senator Ted Kennedy for 24 years. The couple shared three children: Kara, Ted Jr., and Patrick. She is survived by her sons Ted Jr. and Patrick, along with n

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