Patricia Kennedy Lawford facts for kids
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Patricia Kennedy Lawford
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Patricia Helen Kennedy
May 6, 1924 |
| Died | September 17, 2006 (aged 82) |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Resting place | Southampton Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Rosemont College |
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| Parent(s) | Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. Rose Kennedy |
| Relatives | See: Kennedy family |
Patricia Helen "Pat" Kennedy Lawford (May 6, 1924 – September 17, 2006) was an important person in American society. She was one of nine children born to Rose and Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.. Patricia was the sister of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Senator Ted Kennedy. She was married to the famous actor Peter Lawford from 1954 to 1966.
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Early life and family
Patricia Kennedy Lawford was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. She was the sixth of nine children in the large and well-known Kennedy family. Her parents were Rose and Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr..
Marriage and children
Patricia met the English actor Peter Lawford in the 1940s. Her sister Eunice introduced them. They met again several times over the years. In February 1954, they announced they were getting married. They had their wedding on April 24, 1954, in New York City.
After they married, Patricia and Peter lived in Santa Monica, California. They often spent time with actress Judy Garland and her family. Interestingly, Judy Garland's son Joseph was born in the same hospital and on the same day as Patricia's son Christopher.
Patricia and Peter had four children together, all born in Santa Monica, California:
- Christopher Kennedy Lawford (born March 29, 1955 – died September 4, 2018)
- Sydney Maleia Kennedy Lawford (born August 25, 1956)
- Victoria Francis Lawford (born November 4, 1958)
- Robin Elizabeth Lawford (born July 2, 1961)
Later life and work
After her marriage ended, Patricia Kennedy Lawford continued to be very active. She worked with the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. She also supported the National Center on Addiction.
Patricia was a founder of the National Committee for the Literary Arts. For this group, she organized many talks by authors. She also helped create scholarships for students.
Death
Patricia Kennedy Lawford passed away at her home in Manhattan, New York, when she was 82 years old. She died from pneumonia. She was survived by her four children and ten grandchildren. At the time of her death, her sisters Eunice and Jean, and her brother Ted, were still alive.
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In Spanish: Patricia Kennedy Lawford para niños
