[Deathwatch] Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, longtime Massachusetts Senator,77

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Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy dead at 77
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/26/obit.ted.kennedy/index.html

(CNN) -- Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, the patriarch of the first
family of Democratic politics, died Wednesday at his home in
Hyannisport, Massachusetts, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.
He was 77.

"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," a family statement said. "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."

Many thanks to TheLenGuy for posting this obituary