Granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy dies from an apparent overdose in Cape Cod

The granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy died after suffering an apparent overdose at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. The overdose adds to the tragedies that have befallen one of America’s most enduring political dynasties.

“Our hearts are shattered by the loss of our beloved Saoirse. Her life was filled with hope, promise and love. She cared deeply about friends and family, especially her mother Courtney, her father Paul, her stepmother Stephanie, and her grandmother Ethel.”