Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Dies at Age 88


President John F. Kennedy's sister, Eunice, died today at the age of 88. Shriver was the founder of the Special Olympics, starting the organization in 1968. After suffering a series of strokes over the last couple years, she died surrounded by her family and friends.

She was also the Mother-in-law to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was quoted saying that his mother-in-law "changed my life by raising such a fantastic daughter, and by putting me on the path to service, starting with drafting me as a coach for the Special Olympics."

Rest in Peace.

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