Joan Bennett Kennedy, who later divorced from husband Ted, told PEOPLE that she needed "space" after getting sober to rebuild her life. Read the revealing full story from PEOPLE's archives below Joan ...

Joan was the first wife of the late Sen. Ted Kennedy; they wed in 1958 and separated in the late '70s before ultimately announcing plans to divorce in the '80s She died peacefully in her sleep at her ...

Joan Bennett Kennedy has sadly passed away at the age of 89. The pianist, music teacher, and mental health advocate was best known for her marriage to Senator Ted Kennedy. Joan married the youngest of ...

"There are more of us than trouble" -- "Something terrible is going to happen" -- "A second Chappaquiddick" -- "Victory out of failure" -- "A master legislator." Summary This book is an exploration of ...

Teddy Jr. and Patrick Kennedy remember legendary father, surprised by memoir. Sept. 14, 2009 — -- Ted Kennedy's sons, Patrick and Teddy Jr., are well-versed in the governmental achievements of ...

McCain delivered remarks at the memorial service for Sen. Kennedy on Friday. August 28, 2009— -- Below are the scripted remarks Sen. John McCain, R-AZ, delivered Friday at the JFK Library in a ...

Joan Bennett Kennedy died on Oct. 8, 2025, at the age of 89, after largely retreating from public view in her final years. The first wife of Sen. Ted Kennedy, who was open about her struggles with ...