When it comes to American dynasties, the Kennedy family truly reigns supreme.
It truly seems like the hard times will never end for the infamous Kennedys.
However, the family has been outspoken about their disregard for a so-called curse plaguing them.
Edward Kennedy Jr. and his brother Patrick Kennedy toldCNNthat they didn’t believe in a curse.
“But our family is just like … every other family in America in many ways.”
Still, there’s no denying the tragedy that surrounds all the Kennedys.
The tragic deaths started with Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.
But unfortunately, entering into the Navy would be the thing that took Joseph’s life.
So yes, she was quite an extraordinary woman.
But that’s not where the tragedy ends with Lady Harington.
Just four years after her brother Joseph P. Kennedydied, so too did Kick at 28 years old.
Sadly, this was not the only Kennedy baby to die way too young.
His assailant, Lee Harvey Oswald, was also shot and killed after being arrested, according toHistory.com.
“He despised America,” Posner said.
“He despised capitalism.
The crash killed two and landed Ted Kennedy in the hospital for five long months.
During those five long months, he focused on the kind of senator he wanted to be.
I think I gained something from those six months that will be valuable the rest of my life.”
Instead, the focus then shifted onto Ted’s behavior after the crash.
For most families, an overdose would be an impossible tragedy to recover from.
But for the Kennedys, David’s overdose was just the next thing in a long line of heartbreak.
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They live in gorgeous homes, go to prestigious schools, and take luxurious vacations.
But for one Kennedy, a vacation would prove deadly.
But it was not like he was skiing recklessly.
Michael is the best skier, a tremendously gifted athlete who could ski downhill backwards and blindfolded.
The plane crash went down in history as one of the most shocking accidents in the United States.
Kara’s brother, Patrick Kennedy,told publicationsat the time simply, “Her heart gave out.”
Patrick added, “She’s with dad.”
Kara, who’d also had chemotherapy treatments, appeared to be healthy ever since.
Her mother, Joan Kennedy, even said as much.
“She was very healthy.
That’s why this is such a shock,” Joan told Politico.
Unfortunately, tragedy continued to occur in the famous family, and it didn’t end with Kara.
Clearly, Saoirse’s life was meaningful, and her death caused a lot of grieving.
TheDaily Beastreported that some were skeptical that she died due to mental health issues.
In the article, a friend of the deceased called her “the life of the party.”
According to the media outlet, Richardson Kennedy had a history of mental health issues stemming from her youth.
In addition to depression and an eating disorder, she was diagnosed in 2009 with borderline personality disorder.
Furthermore, marital problems with Kennedy Jr. eventually led to him filing for divorce in 2010.
After the marriage ended, she reportedly “turned to alcohol.”
Richardson Kennedy would enter rehab in 2010, but relapse shortly after.
In 1985, aLos Angeles Timesarticle declared Kennedy Jr. “an example for disabled” individuals.
The write-up added that Kennedy Jr. had recently been fitted with a prosthesis.
“I’m using muscles I haven’t used in 10 years …
This is a revolutionary idea,” the then 23-year-old happily stated.
“The fact is, life doesn’t end after you have cancer …
It’s easier to overcome if you could see other people who have overcome their challenge.”
Kennedy Jr. went on to pursue a successful political career.
Surprisingly, two years later, the same court reversed their decision.
Skakel’s lawyer approved of the outcome, saying that this was the “right result.”
