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Date of Birth

22 February 1932, Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

Date of Death

25 August 2009, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, USA (brain cancer)

Birth Name

Edward Moore Kennedy

Nickname

Lion of the Senate

Height

6' (1.83 m)

Mini Biography

Edward Moore Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, on February 22, 1932. His parents were Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Kennedy. He was the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. "Ted" Kennedy graduated Harvard University in 1956 and the University of Virginia Law School in 1959. He campaigned for his brother John during the latter's 1960 presidential bid. Ted was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1962 and held that position until his death. As a Senator, he had served as majority whip and chaired Senate committees. His rise was hampered by the Chappaquiddick Island incident on July 18, 1969, when he accidentally drove his car off a bridge, resulting in the drowning of his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne. He was convicted of leaving the scene of an accident. In 1980, he unsuccessfully challenged Jimmy Carter for the Democratic presidential nomination. In May of 2008, Kennedy experienced a stroke that resulted in hi being diagnosed with brain cancer. He remained active and endorsed President Barack Obama's candidacy early-on. He died at his family compound on Cape Cod in Hyannis, Massachusetts, August 25, 2009.

IMDb Mini Biography By: C. Cagle

Spouse

Victoria Anne Reggie	(3 July 1992 - 26 August 2009) (his death)
Joan Bennett Kennedy	(29 November 1958 - 6 December 1982) (divorced) 3 children

Trivia

As the senior U.S. Senator from Massachusetts since 1962. He was first elected to the Senate on 6 November 1962 after a special election was held.

After accidentally driving his car off a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island, resulting in the drowning death of Mary Jo Kopechne, he was convicted of leaving the scene of an accident (18 July 1969).

Uncle of Maria Shriver, and so by marriage of Arnold Schwarzenegger

Brother of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., Patricia Kennedy, Rosemary Kennedy, Jean Kennedy Smith, Kathleen Kennedy and Eunice Kennedy Shriver.

Uncle of John Kennedy Jr., Caroline Kennedy, Rory Kennedy, Robert Shriver, Kerry Kennedy, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Joseph Kennedy and Christopher Lawford.

Son of Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Kennedy.

Brother-in-law of Jacqueline Kennedy, Sargent Shriver and Ethel Kennedy.

Father of Kara Kennedy Allen (born on 27 February 1960), Edward Kennedy Jr. (born on 26 September 1961) and Patrick Kennedy (born on 14 July 1967).

Youngest of nine siblings, and the only male living (as of January 2008). Joe died in a wartime plane crash, and John and Robert were both assassinated.

Founded the Committee for a Democratic Majority in 1995 to help elect Democratic candidates.

Was portrayed by Kevin Hare in RFK (2002) (TV) and Dylan Price in "A Woman Named Jackie" (1991).

Grandson of Congressman John F. Fitzgerald.

Brother of U.S. Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith.

Announced his support for Barack Obama in his 2008 presidential campaign (28 January 2008).

Resided in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

After being hospitalized for a suspected stroke, Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. (May 2008).

Had successful surgery at Duke University Medical Center to remove a cancerous brain tumor on June 2, 2008.

Passed away 15 days after the passing of his sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver. With his death, Jean Kennedy Smith remains the last surviving child of the American political dynasty that was created by the marriage of Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Kennedy.

He was too ill to attend his sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver's funeral who predeceased him by 14 days.

Personal Quotes

"Do we operate under a system of equal justice under law? Or is there one system for the average citizen and another for the high and mighty?" Speech, 1973.

Where Are They Now

(September 2009) Release of his autobiography, "True Compass: A Memoir".

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