Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of JFK who helped found the Special Olympics, died today at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston at 88. Shriver is the mother of five children, most notable first lady of California, Maria Shriver. Her husband, Sargent Shriver is 93 and was the Democratic nominee for Vice-President in 1972.
Shriver spent several decades as an advocate for children with mental disabilities. Her work creating the Special Olympics among other projects, led to her receiving the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Reagan in 1984.
Her husband, five children, and nineteen grandchildren were at her side. A true advocate for children and acceptance. Rest in Peace.
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