A granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy died yesterday (Thursday) from a reported overdose.
Saoirse Kennedy Hill who was 22 passed away at the family compound in Cape Cod.
She was the daughter of Courtney Kennedy Hill.
“Our hearts are shattered by the loss of our beloved Saoirse,” the Kennedy family said in a statement. “Her life was filled with hope, promise and love.”
She had written about her struggles with depression after being sexually assaulted while at high school.
Saoirse’s death is the latest tragedy to hit the family.
Anyone feeling distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans on 116 123.
This is Saoirse Kennedy-Hill. The young Kennedy who died today at the Kennedy compound in Hyannisport. When she attended Deerfield Academy she wrote in the school paper about her depression. We DON'T know the cause of her death. She was only 22. Too young. pic.twitter.com/wyi80aweHv
— David Wade (@davidwade) August 2, 2019
Robert F. Kennedy’s granddaughter Saoirse, 22, found dead at the family's Cape Cod homehttps://t.co/fF9LClmplr
— The Sun (@TheSun) August 2, 2019
Depression can be a terminal illness.
RIP Saoirse Kennedy Hill.— Linda Therese (@syblcat) August 2, 2019
