{"id":212098,"date":"2025-10-09T16:09:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/212098\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T16:09:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:09:08","slug":"maria-shriver-pens-heartbreaking-tribute-after-family-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/212098\/","title":{"rendered":"Maria Shriver Pens Heartbreaking Tribute After Family Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

Joan B. Kennedy,<\/a> the ex-wife of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, has died. She passed away on Wednesday, October 8,\u201d ABC News reports<\/a>. She was 89.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Joan led an interesting life as a mother, a model, and a pianist. Many will miss her, including her niece, Maria Shriver<\/a> (she is also the ex-wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/a> and mother to their four children). Shriver penned a beautiful tribute in honor of her aunt.<\/p>\n

Maria Shriver Shares Heartfelt Tribute\u00a0<\/p>\n

Joan married Ted in 1958 and had three children. She is survived by two of them after their daughter, Kara Kennedy, died on September 16, 2011. She was 51.<\/p>\n

Shriver posted a throwback photo of Joan on Instagram<\/a> on October 8. The black and white image shows Joan smiling as she poses with her hands tucked into the pockets of her jacket. In the caption, Shriver paid tribute to a woman who left a lasting impact on her.\u00a0She also gave a glimpse into her life.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy aunt, Joan Kennedy, mom to my cousins, Teddy and Patrick Kennedy, passed away this morning,\u201d Shriver wrote. \u201cNot only was she a mom, but she was a grandmother too. She was an accomplished pianist, an arts advocate, and a beautiful soul. She valiantly shared her struggle with addiction so that others could share theirs. She courageously shared what it was like to lose a child, get divorced from a famous man, and carry on. Her life was challenging, but she persevered.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shriver also shared her own memory of Joan and how she respected her. \u201cAs a young girl, I marveled at her grace, her beauty, her elegance. As a woman, I respected her grit, her resilience, her perseverance,\u201d she wrote. \u201cMay her journey be peaceful, and may her children and grandchildren know they did a great job caring for her, respecting her privacy, and loving her. Sending love to all of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fans Rally Around Maria Shriver\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Maria Shriver. Photo by Bryan Steffy\/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive<\/p>\n

Shriver\u2019s fans have reacted to her tribute to her late aunt with an outpouring of love and condolences.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cMaria you always have something nice to say! Bravo! So genuine,\u201d a fan praised Shriver. \u201cWhat a lovely tribute to your beautiful Aunt. May she rest in eternal peace,\u201d another comment reads.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other reactions include, \u201cWhat a gorgeous tribute for your beautiful Aunt. May she rest in peace,\u201d \u201cOr deepest condolences! Sending you much love,\u201d and \u201cSuch a moving tribute. May her memory be a blessing. Love to you and the family.\u201d<\/p>\n

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