Kara Kennedy, eldest daughter of Ted Kennedy, died Friday at age 51. The cause of death was not immediately released, though she had been diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002. She underwent surgery that doctors had said was successful, though it left her physically weakened. Unlike many in her family, she did not pursue political office, instead devoting her time to public service and was active in many causes.
Eleanor Mondale, daughter of former Vice President Walter Mondale, died Saturday. Also 51, she died after a six-year battle with brain cancer. According to her family, she died peacefully in her sleep. Her career included acting roles in television shows and reporting.
