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Joan B. Kennedy, former wife of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, has died at 89. A model and classically-trained pianist, her life was intertwined with the Kennedy family's tragedies and political triumphs. She publicly acknowledged her struggles with alcoholism and mental health, becoming an advocate for the arts and arts education. She is survived by her two sons and grandchildren.

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