Teddy Dead at 77

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Legendary Senator Ted Kennedy has died at age 77, losing his battle to brain cancer.

 

In May 2008 doctors diagnosed Kennedy, one of the most influential and longest-serving senators in U.S. history, with a malignant brain tumor.

 

Here is the statement from the Kennedy family:

 

"Edward M. Kennedy - the husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle we loved so deeply - died late Tuesday night at home in Hyannis Port," the statement said. "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. We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice, fairness and opportunity for all. He loved this country and devoted his life to serving it. He always believed that our best days were still ahead, but it's hard to imagine any of them without him."

 

In a sprawling, epic obituary, John M. Broder writes in the New York Times:

 

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The last of the Kennedy brother-Massachusett s lost good senator

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A tragedy indeed! the last enduring politician of an American political dynasty has died.