Senator Ted Kennedy Dies of Brain Cancer

Senator Ted Kennedy died shortly before midnight Tuesday at his home in Hyannis Port at age 77. Long known as the “liberal lion of the Senate,” Kennedy had been fighting brain cancer for more than a year.

“We’ve lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever. He loved this country and devoted his life to serving it.”

-Statement from the Kennedy Family

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