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Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, passed away on September 21, 2026, at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, at the age of 42, according to her obituary published by Burke Funeral Homes.
Here we tell you who Kyle Kennedy was, what is known about her cause of death, and what health issues she was facing.
Who was Kyle Kennedy?
Born on July 6, 1984, in Washington, D.C., Kyle Kennedy was the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, who had 34 grandchildren. Her parents were Michael L. Kennedy and Victoria Denise Gifford.
According to her obituary, Kyle studied History at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
Later, she earned a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education at Pace University and another in Education Policy and Management at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
In 2012, she married Liam Kerr, with whom she had three children. According to the obituary, she is survived by two of them: Conor, 12, and Declan, 10.
The document also mentions Liam Kerr as her ex-husband.
Funeral services for the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy were held privately.
What did Kyle Kennedy die of?
At the moment, the cause of death for Kyle Kennedy has not been revealed.
However, People magazine, which had access to her death certificate, reported that the cause of her death is listed as "pending" and is under investigation.
What illness did Kyle Kennedy have?
Kyle Kennedy's obituary reveals that in 2020 she "suffered a severe spinal cord injury that resulted in long-term paralysis, disability, and other health issues."
Following this situation, Kyle became an activist for the rights of people with disabilities.
The granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy even testified "at the Massachusetts House of Representatives at a hearing on discrimination in healthcare for people with disabilities."
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