Joan Bennett Kennedy
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]
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| Born | Virginia Joan Bennett September 2, 1936 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) | Ted Kennedy (m. 1958; div. 1983) |
| Children | Kara Kennedy Ted Kennedy Jr. Patrick J. Kennedy |
| Parent(s) | Harry Wiggin Bennett Jr. Virginia Joan Stead |
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 (1996). The Kennedy Men: Three Generations of Sex, Scandal and Secrets. Kensington Books, New York. p. 200. ISBN 1-57566-106-3.
- ↑ Taraborrelli, J. Randy (2000). Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot. Warner Books, New York. ISBN 0-446-52426-3.
- ↑ Staff writer (n.d.). "Joan Bennett Kennedy Biography (1936– )". The Biography Channel. Retrieved 2009-08-28.[dead link]
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