Saoirse Kennedy Hill Found Dead at 22, Here Are 7 Facts about the Granddaughter of Robert F and Ethel Kennedy, Former US President

The Kennedy family has seen numerous tragedies leading to deaths. Starting from Hill’s Grandfather Robert Kennedy himself. Ever since, the term “Kennedy Curse” for all the unfortunate events in the family. Here are a few facts about the about Saoirse Kennedy Hill. The cause of death is suspected to be an overdose of substance.

Saoirse Kennedy Hill dies at the age of 22 (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Saoirse Kennedy Hill, Granddaughter of Robert Kennedy was found dead at Cape Cod Hospital, on August 1. She was the daughter of Courtney Kennedy Hill and Paul Michael Hill. Saoirse has struggled with depression since middle school and openly wrote about her battles in the student newspaper for Massachusetts prep school in 2016. Saoirse Kennedy Hill would have graduated next year from Boston College. The “Kennedy Curse” has continued to yet another generation as it takes the life of 22-year-old granddaughter of Robert and Ethel Kennedy. Robert F Kennedy's Granddaughter Saoirse Kennedy Hill Dies of Apparent Overdose, Was Struggling With Depression and Mental Illness.

The Kennedy family has seen numerous tragedies leading to deaths. Starting from Hill’s Grandfather Robert Kennedy himself. Ever since, the term “Kennedy Curse” for all the unfortunate events in the family. Here are a few facts about the about Saoirse Kennedy Hill.

  • Saoirse was the only child of Courtney Kennedy Hill and Paul Michael Hill
  • She wrote about surviving a suicide attempt due to depression in the Deerfield Scroll
  • She was interested in politics and even participated in a gun control rally with her mother
  • She was a junior year student of Mass Media and Communication at Boston College
  • Saoirse was almost kidnapped back in 2007. Two men in a van approached her and she ran as fast as she could
  • Saoirse was named after “freedom” in Gaelic
  • She was one of the 35 grandchildren of Robert and Ethel Kennedy

Saoirse’s family has shared heartfelt messages for their beloved on social media.

Kerry Kennedy's Post for Saoirse

Kerry Kennedy expressed the sadness by posting, “Our hearts are shattered by the loss of our beloved Saoirse.” and breaking the news to her followers. The cause of death is suspected to be an overdose of substance.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 03, 2019 12:07 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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