Capt_Picard 0 Posted August 26, 2009 Ted Kennedy dies at 77 Story Published: Aug 25, 2009 at 10:22 PM PDT Story Updated: Aug 25, 2009 at 10:27 PM PDT By ABC News SEATTLE -- Sen. Edward Moore Kennedy, the youngest Kennedy brother who was left to head the family's political dynasty after his brothers President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated, has died at age 77. Known as the "liberal lion of the Senate," Kennedy championed health care reform, working wages and equal rights in his storied career. In August, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the nation's highest civilian honor -- by President Obama. His daughter, Kara Kennedy, accepted the award on his behalf. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, known as Ted or Teddy, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in May 2008 and underwent a successful brain surgery soon after that. But his health continued to deteriorate, and Kennedy suffered a seizure while attending the luncheon following President Barack Obama's inauguration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voyager recruit 0 Posted August 26, 2009 My first reaction is shock...but then, I am of course aware of his condition..my....this is yet another passing in the Kennedy legacy. Condolences, for a longtime public servant, and part of 'The American Royalty'... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites