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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMary Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s estranged wife, found dead
NEW YORK - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s estranged wife, Mary Kennedy, who had fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead in her home Wednesday.
Attorney Kerry Lawrence, who had represented her in a drunken-driving case, said he didnt know the cause of her death at age 52. An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday.
The former Mary Richardson married Robert Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmental lawyer and the son of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, in 1994. The couple had four children, the youngest born in July 2001.
Her family cited her devotion to her children in remembering her.
We deeply regret the death of our beloved sister Mary, whose radiant and creative spirit will be sorely missed by those who loved her, the family said in a statement issued by Lawrence. Our heart goes out to her children who she loved without reservation.
Attorney Kerry Lawrence, who had represented her in a drunken-driving case, said he didnt know the cause of her death at age 52. An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday.
The former Mary Richardson married Robert Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmental lawyer and the son of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, in 1994. The couple had four children, the youngest born in July 2001.
Her family cited her devotion to her children in remembering her.
We deeply regret the death of our beloved sister Mary, whose radiant and creative spirit will be sorely missed by those who loved her, the family said in a statement issued by Lawrence. Our heart goes out to her children who she loved without reservation.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0512/76417.html#ixzz1v4w4QqzN
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Mary Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s estranged wife, found dead (Original Post)
boston bean
May 2012
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myrna minx
(22,772 posts)1. How very sad. My heart is with her family.
DianaForRussFeingold
(2,552 posts)2. Heartbreaking News!!
My condolences go out to her family!
Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)3. Apparently it was suicide by hanging. See links below
Raine
(30,541 posts)6. How awful, much sympathy and healing thoughts to the family.
obamanut2012
(26,181 posts)7. Unusual for a women to kill themselves like this
Peace to her family.
condoleeza
(814 posts)9. Actually no
It's not unusual for women to hang themselves, it is pretty commonly the method women use.
monmouth
(21,078 posts)4. "Her devotion to her children????" n/t
aquart
(69,014 posts)10. When depression gets that deep, you see yourself as an obstacle.
And the only decent thing you think you can do is remove yourself.
virgogal
(10,178 posts)5. Poor lady. This will be tough on the kids.
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)8. Sad.
You gotta feel for those kids...