Joan Kennedy, Former Wife of Ted Kennedy, Dies at 89
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Joan Kennedy, the first wife of Senator Edward Kennedy and a member of the Kennedy family, passed away at age 89. She endured a troubled marriage marked by family tragedies, scandals, and her own struggles with alcoholism and mental health. A talented pianist and advocate for the arts, she was also one of the first women to publicly acknowledge her mental health challenges. She is survived by her children and grandchildren.
- Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died CNN
- Joan Kennedy, Who Married Into a Dynasty, Dies at 89 The New York Times
- Joan Kennedy, wife of Sen. Ted Kennedy for 22 years, dead at 89 Fox News
- Joan Kennedy, former wife of late Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy, dies at 89 CBS News
- Photos: Joan Kennedy through the years The Boston Globe
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