Joan Bennett Kennedy
Joan Kennedy | |
|---|---|
 Joan Kennedy c. 1960s | |
| Born | Virginia Joan Bennett September 2, 1936 (aged 89) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Manhattanville College Lesley University |
| Occupation | Musician, author, model |
| Known for | First wife of Ted Kennedy |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | Kara Kennedy Ted Kennedy Jr. Patrick J. Kennedy |
| Parent(s) | Harry Wiggin Bennett Jr. Virginia Joan Stead |
Virginia Joan Kennedy (née Bennett, born September 2, 1936) is an American socialite, singer, author, and former model. She was the first wife of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy.[1]
In July 1969, Ted Kennedy was involved in a car accident at a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts that resulted in the death of his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne.[2] Although pregnant and confined to bed in the wake of two previous miscarriages, Joan attended Kopechne's funeral. Three days later, she stood beside her husband in a local court when he pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident. She suffered a third miscarriage soon afterwards.[3]
In 1992, she published the book The Joy of Classical Music: A Guide for You and Your Family. Kennedy has worked with children's charities, remains an accomplished pianist and has taught classical music to children.[4]
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Joan Kennedy in Boston at the Rose Parade celebration of mother-in-law Rose Kennedy's 90th birthday in 1980
References
- ↑ Jacobs, Sally (May 25, 2008). Kennedy, his children, and cancer. http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2008/05/25/kennedy_his_children_and_cancer/. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- ↑ Bly, Nellie. The Kennedy Men: Three Generations of Sex, Scandal and Secrets (1996)Kensington Books, New York. p. 200. ISBN 1-57566-106-3.
- ↑ Taraborrelli, J. Randy. Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot (2000)Warner Books, New York. ISBN 0-446-52426-3.
- ↑ Staff writer. Joan Bennett Kennedy Biography (1936– ) (n.d.)The Biography Channel. Retrieved 2009-08-28.[dead link]
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