The man known as the "liberal lion of the Senate" had fought a more than year-long battle with brain cancer, and according to his son had lived longer with the disease than his doctors expected him to.
"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," the Kennedy family said in a statement. "He loved this country and devoted his life to serving it."
Sen. Edward Moore Kennedy, the youngest Kennedy brother who was left to head the family's political dynasty after his brothers President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated.
Kennedy championed health care reform, working wages and equal rights in his storied career. In August, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the nation's highest civilian honor -- by President Obama. His daughter, Kara Kennedy, accepted the award on his behalf.



Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, known as Ted or Teddy, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in May 2008 and underwent a successful brain surgery soon after that. But his health continued to deteriorate, and Kennedy suffered a seizure while attending the luncheon following President Barack Obama's inauguration.
For Kennedy, the ascension of Obama was an important step toward realizing his goal of health care reform.



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I wasn't for him, just wanted to bring it to light.


Peace my Buds!

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tragedy when people die

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yeah. At least now obamas grasp is a little less tight. He will def have a bit more on his plate now.

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So you're saying this death is a good thing?

The Health Care reform battle should be named in his honor.

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cant believe u guys , its all just politics, its not t he cops its the people who make the rules,

R.I.P. Kennedy

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Alrighty then.

Umm he wasn't a cop, he was a rule fucker.

I'm not saying my views on it, I didn't support his views thats for certain. All I can say about it is that hopefully our country will gain from it if they can get a better guy in there, but I dunno, can always get worse.

Happy trails Buds

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May God have mercy on his soul

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