Saoirse Kennedy Hill, Robert F. Kennedy’s Granddaughter Dies After Apparent Overdose

Aug 02, 2019 by apost team

It has been confirmed that Saoirse Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy passed away yesterday on August 1st. The student was only 22-years-old. Saoirse was found at the famous Kennedy family compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusets where she had been staying. Saoirse’s death is now being investigated as an apparent overdose.

“The world is a little less beautiful today,” Ethel Kennedy said to CBS Boston News on the death of her granddaughter. Ethel Kennedy is the wife of the late politician Robert F. Kennedy. CBS Boston confirms a 911 call was placed on Thursday afternoon from the compound where Saoirse suffered an apparent deadly overdose. 

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The 22-year-old is the only daughter of Courtney Kennedy Hill. Saorise had been staying on the six-acre property at Hyannis Port in the house of her 91-year-old grandmother Ethel Kennedy. 

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The Kennedy family released a statement to the press saying,

“Our hearts are shattered by the loss of our beloved Saorise. Her life was filled with hope, promise, and love. She cared deeply about friends and family.”

Our deepest condolences go out to the Kennedy family and friends at this time. Rest in peace, Saoirse.