Beloved Kennedy Family Member Kara Dies of Heart Attack After Workout

In a shocking turn of events, Kara Kennedy, the daughter of the late Senator Ted Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 55. According to reports, Kara was in excellent health, swimming daily as part of her regular workout routine, when she suddenly collapsed and died of an apparent heart attack at a health club near her home in Washington, D.C. on October 6, 2025.

Kara's brother, former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, described the loss as "a devastating one," noting that Kara was deeply devoted to her two teenage children, Max and Grace. Kara had overcome her own health challenges, including a battle with lung cancer in the early 2000s, and was said to be running five miles a day and in the best shape of her life.

The Kennedy family, which has endured its fair share of tragedies over the years, is once again mourning the sudden and unexpected loss of one of its own. Kara's passing has left a profound impact on all who knew her, as she was remembered as a warm, caring, and tireless advocate for various charitable causes, including the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, which she served on the board of.