Joan Kennedy
Also known as Virginia Joan Bennett, Virginia Joan Kennedy
Virginia Joan Bennett Kennedy was an American socialite, author, and advocate. Kennedy was the first wife of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy. In 1992, she published a guide to classical music and later became associated with mental health awareness, drawing public attention to addiction and recovery through her own experiences. Kennedy also worked as a classical pianist, performing at various public concerts.
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1936 births2025 deaths20th-century American classical pianists20th-century American women pianistsAmerican socialitesCatholics from MassachusettsCatholics from New York (state)Deaths from dementia in MassachusettsKennedy familyLesley University alumniManhattanville University alumniMusicians from Boston