JOHN F. KENNEDY's last surviving brother EDWARD 'TED' KENNEDY was rushed to a U.S. hospital on Saturday (17May08), after suffering what appeared to be a seizure.
The 76-year-old, one of the most famous politicians in the U.S., was airlifted to a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts after falling ill at the family estate in nearby Cape Cod.
Initial reports claimed Kennedy, a Senior Senator for Massachusetts, had suffered a stroke - but Stephanie Cutter, a spokesperson for the Kennedy family, claims those early fears appear to be unfounded.
Cutter says, "Senator Kennedy is resting comfortably and it is unlikely we will know anything more for the next 48 hours."
Edward's two older brothers, both prominent politicians, were each assassinated during their time in office. Former U.S. President John F. Kennedy was shot dead in 1963, aged 46, while 42-year-old brother Robert, a New York senator, was gunned down in 1968.
See Also
