Ted Kennedy, the youngest of the siblings, has died. He was 77.

Story here.

I heard it on my car radio, very sad.

Sigh. Bad string of weeks for the Kennedys . RIP, Senator Ted. My personal summation of him, as I think back? Just like all of us, he was a very imperfect human being. UNlike all of us, though, he was a forceful and focused politician and a pillar of his party. I didn't always agree with him but I always noticed his "value" on the map.

Is a shame to see the end of the Kennedy dynasty, John shot down in his prime, Bobby before he had a chance to show the world what he can do and now Edward ok he had his mishaps, but he was a politician focused on what he believed was right.

Sadly we will never see the likes of the Kennedy's again R.I.P Teddy

A senior politician respected on both sides of the house and internationally... end of an era.

Sad times indeed with his elder sister Eunice dying a couple of weeks ago.

I honestly regret his suffering, and the recent grief his family has endured. Concerning his ethics and politics - well. Let's talk about the weather instead.

I completely agree with your comments, Gats. Well said.