Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 42

Summary

Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, has died at the age of 42, according to her obituary published by Burke Funeral Homes. She died on September 21 at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, and her death was reported on October 20 by Hindustan Times and The Guardian. The Guardian reports that she was the daughter of Michael Kennedy, who died in 1997, and Victoria Gifford Kennedy. It also says she taught in New York public schools and advocated for disability rights after a severe spinal cord injury. Hindustan Times, citing her obituary, gives her full name as Kyle Francis Kennedy.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   20 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, died on September 21 at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts.

2. Hindustan Times

   20 Oct 2026, 16:33 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports, citing her obituary, that Kyle Francis Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, died at 42 in Westwood, Massachusetts.

3. The Guardian

   20 Oct 2026, 20:55 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, died at 42 on September 21 at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, according to her obituary published by Burke Funeral Homes.