Ethel Kennedy was an American icon—a matriarch of optimism and moral courage, an emblem of resilience and service, President Biden said on Oct. 10.

Friends and loved ones are gathering in Washington, D.C., to honor the life of Ethel Kennedy. Kennedy died after she suffered complications related to a stroke on Oct. 10, according to her family. She is the wife of the late Senator Robert F.

Former Presidents Obama and Clinton are expected to attend, with President Biden delivering a eulogy. Ethel Kennedy died last week at age 96.