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Ethel Kennedy(1928-2024)

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Ethel Kennedy
Ethel Kennedy was born on 11 April 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Cheers (1982), Ethel (2012) and Reputations (1979). She was married to Robert F. Kennedy. She died on 10 October 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
BornApril 11, 1928
DiedOctober 10, 2024(96)
BornApril 11, 1928
DiedOctober 10, 2024(96)
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Known for

Ted Danson, Shelley Long, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt, Nicholas Colasanto, and Rhea Perlman in Cheers (1982)
Cheers
8.0
TV Series
  • Ethel Kennedy
Ethel Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy in Ethel (2012)
Ethel
7.9
  • Self
  • 2012
Reputations
TV Series
  • Self
The Fight in the Fields (1997)
The Fight in the Fields
8.0
  • Self
  • 1997

Credits

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Actress

  • Ted Danson, Shelley Long, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt, Nicholas Colasanto, and Rhea Perlman in Cheers (1982)
    Cheers
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Ethel Kennedy
    • 1992

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy
  • Height
    • 5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
  • Born
    • April 11, 1928
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • October 10, 2024
    • Boston, Massachusetts, USA(complications related to a stroke)
  • Spouse
    • Robert F. KennedyJune 17, 1950 - June 6, 1968 (his death, 11 children)
  • Children
      Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
  • Parents
      Ann M Brannack
  • Relatives
      Patricia Sistine Skakel(Sibling)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 10 Portrayals
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Daughter of secretary Ann Brannack (1892-1955) and businessman George Skakel (1892-1955), both killed in an airplane crash in October 3, 1955.
  • Quotes
    The Kennedys were very organized. Dinner was always served at 7:15, and if you were a minute late, it really wasn't worth it. In my family, you never knew when dinner was going to be. It could be at 7, or it could be at 10.

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