Who Was Mary Richardson Kennedy
Mary Richardson Kennedy was an American interior designer and a member of the Kennedy family. She married Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the son of the late U.S. Attorney General and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The couple had four children before separating in 2010.
Circumstances of Her Death
Mary Richardson Kennedy died by suicide on May 16, 2012, at her home in Bedford, New York. The Westchester County Medical Examiner ruled the death a suicide by hanging. She was 52 years old.
Public Response and Legacy
Her death drew significant media attention and renewed public discussion about mental health and family trauma. Friends and public figures described her as a talented designer and a devoted mother. The Kennedy family asked for privacy during their time of grief.
For more information on the Kennedy family history, visit Kennedy family history at Britannica.
