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Known for:	John Ashcroft Hearings, Meet the Press: Episode dated 23 April 2006, Face the Nation: Episode dated
Birth name:	Edward Moore Kennedy
Birthday:	22 February 1932, Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Height:	6' 2" (1.88 m)

AP - E-book fans will have to wait for a download of Sen. Ted Kennedy's memoir.
AFP - Joseph Kennedy, the nephew of the late Edward Kennedy, announced Monday he will not seek to fill his uncle's vacant Senate seat.
The late Senator Edward Kennedy candidly speaks of the demons that contributed to his long and fascinating life and political career. Read on for excerpts prior to the book's publication. In his 532-page memoir titled "True Compass," already obtained by the New York Times, Kennedy opens up about his remorse for the infamous Chappaquiddick car accident in 1969. He calls his leaving the scene of the accident "inexcusable" and admits he lived with guilt associated with it for decades to follow. On July 18, 1969, Kennedy drove a car off a bridge into a pond. He swam to safety, leaving Mary Jo Kopechne in the car to drown. She was found 10 hours later. The life of Kennedy has been marked by many family tragedies including the assassination of his brother, President John F. Kennedy, in 1963. Following the investigation, he had a full briefing by Earl Warren, the chief justice, and says he "was satisfied then, and satisfied now." Kennedy reveals details behind his failed bid for the presidency in 1980 and discusses his relationships, good and bad, with other notable political figures. Brain cancer claimed the life of Kennedy last week at the age of 77. "True Compass" is scheduled to be published on September 14 and was written with the help of a collaborator. The New York Times has already received a copy for their possession.

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Watch "The Insider" on TV tonight to see what we've uncovered as we go one-on-one with Tito Jackson about his brother Michael's cause of death! Then, Camelot's final goodbyes -- new details after Ted Kennedy's emotional burial next to his brothers. Later, more of what we uncovered as we talk to Tito about Michael Jackson's children. Plus, the most hated "Atlanta" Housewife -- topless!

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Sen. Ted Kennedy was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on Saturday evening following his funeral service earlier that morning in Boston. Kennedy's final resting place is next to where his brothers President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy are buried. Colleagues and admirers lined the steps of the U.S. Capitol and memorialized Kennedy when his motorcade made a stop there en route to Arlington National Cemetery, known as the last resting place for heroes and notables of United States history.

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Vice President Joe Biden, Caroline Kennedy and many other prominent public figures close to Ted Kennedy offered emotional eulogies about the late senator at a memorial service in Boston's JFK Presidential Library and Museum on Friday night. "He crept into my heart and before I knew it, owned a piece of it," said Vice President Biden. "I wouldn't be standing here were it not for Teddy Kennedy." "He taught me to be a better senator," said Sen. John McCain. "He was always looking for new ways to bring people together, to make a better world, to get things done," said Kennedy's niece Caroline. Other speakers at the service included Kennedy's nephew Joseph P. Kennedy II and Senators John Kerry and Chris Dodd.

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U.S. military honor guard members stood watch over Senator Ted Kennedy's casket, that was draped in an American Flag, Thursday at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. A motorcade carried Kennedy, who passed away Tuesday, from Hyannis Port, Mass., to Boston on Thursday, where he will lie in repose at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library until Friday. The public is invited to pay their last respects to the senator from 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday. A private funeral will be held Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Boston from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. He will be buried at 5 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA., next to his brothers, President Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Arlington National Cemetery is the last resting place for heroes and notables of United States history.

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Watch "The Insider" on TV tonight as we go in-depth with Ted Kennedy's unreleased memoir! How many millions were paid for the Camelot tell-all? Tune in to find out! Then, new outrage in the Michael Jackson case as his former nurse opens up about Dr. Murray and the singer's death investigation! Later, go one-on-one with Bernie Madoff's alleged mistress! Plus, Donny Osmond gets grilled by his "Dancing with the Stars" partner! For all these stories and the latest breaking celebrity news, watch "The Insider" on TV tonight!

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AFP - With Americans mourning the end of a dynasty that dominated US politics for a generation, Edward Kennedy's family prepared Thursday to accompany his body on its final journey.
Details for Senator Ted Kennedy's funeral and burial have been revealed. A motorcade will carry Kennedy, who passed away on Tuesday, from Hyannis Port, Mass., to Boston on Thursday, where he will lie in repose at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library until Friday. The public is invited to pay their last respects to the senator between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday. Between 7 and 9 p.m. on Friday, a private Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at the J.F.K. Library. A private funeral will be held Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Boston, and he will be buried at 5 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA., next to his brothers, President Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Arlington National Cemetery is the last resting place for heroes and notables of United States history.

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President Barack Obama will eulogize Ted Kennedy at the late senator's funeral mass on Saturday, a White House official tells The Boston Globe. Click here for more details on Kennedy's funeral and burial.

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Liam Neeson talked about his relationship with the late Senator Ted Kennedy -- and how his family is dealing with the loss of his wife Natasha Richardson. Speaking to Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America," the critically acclaimed actor says the Kennedy clan had an influence in his life early on. "I have a very clear memory of being a 10-year-old boy and being taken to the ancestral Kennedy home in Ireland," he says, adding that they posed for a photograph under an American and Irish flag. "I also met him a couple times over the years," he says, adding that Kennedy wrote a "very, very beautiful, touching condolence letter when Natasha died earlier this year. He was a special man. It’s the end of an era, I’m sure." Liam agreed with Diane in that the Kennedy family was "very influential" as they worked diligently to help end the violence in Northern Ireland -- a situation that is reflected in his new film 'Five Minutes of Heaven.' The movie details the true story of a man who is haunted by a murder he committed in his teens. "One act of violence can absolutely demolish a family," he says of the film. As to how his own family is dealing with the loss of Natasha, "We’re doing good," he says. "To be honest, we’re taking each day as it comes. I’m still getting extraordinary condolence letters from American people. It’s deeply, deeply touching." In fact, Liam says the outpouring of emotion is one of the reasons he recently became a US citizen. “I’ve been living here for 20 years and America has been very good to me," he says. "I’m still an Irishman but I’ve become an American citizen. I’m very proud of that."

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AFP - Edward Kennedy, the last of the storied band of brothers whose triumphs and tragedies dominated a generation of US politics, has died after losing his year-long battle with brain cancer.
U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy has lost his battle with brain cancer at the age of 77. The Democrat, the last of the late John F. Kennedy's brothers, died on Tuesday following a long battle with the disease.


President Barack Obama shared his heartfelt words of condolence Wednesday morning in response to Senator Edward M. Kennedy's death after a long battle with brain cancer.   "Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy," Obama says in his statement. "For five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts. I valued his wise counsel in the Senate, where, regardless of the swirl of events, he always had time for a new colleague. I cherished his confidence and momentous support in my race for the Presidency. And even as he waged a valiant struggle with a mortal illness, I've profited as President from his encouragement and wisdom." "An important chapter in our history has come to an end. Our country has lost a great leader, who picked up the torch of his fallen brothers and became the greatest United States Senator of our time." "And the Kennedy family has lost their patriarch, a tower of strength and support through good times and bad." "Our hearts and prayers go out to them today--to his wonderful wife, Vicki, his children Ted Jr., Patrick and Kara, his grandchildren and his extended family."

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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up Tuesday night about the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Governor Schwarzenegger issued the following statement on Tuesday night. "Maria and I are immensely saddened by the passing of Uncle Teddy. He was known to the world as the Lion of the Senate, a champion of social justice, and a political icon. Most importantly, he was the rock of our family: a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. He was a man of great faith and character. Teddy inspired our country through his dedication to health care reform, his commitment to social justice, and his devotion to a life of public service. I have personally benefited and grown from his experience and advice, and I know countless others have as well. Teddy taught us all that public service isn't a hobby or even an occupation, but a way of life and his legacy will live on."

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Massachusetts Senator Edward M. Kennedy, the youngest brother of President John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, died Tuesday at his Massachusetts home of brain cancer. He was 77. Kennedy’s sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver passed away in August, and while he attended a private mass held in remembrance of his sister, the senator, suffering from a brain tumor, was not able to attend her funeral service. Kennedy didn't let his illness get him down. He returned to the Senate in July to help break a Republican filibuster of a Medicare bill and, in August 2008, he was the featured speaker on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention. In 2009, Kennedy, who will be releasing his memoirs this fall, was bestowed an honorary knighthood by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. In March, he received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award as part of his 77th birthday celebration at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Born on February 22, 1932, he was the fourth son and ninth child of Joseph and Rose Kennedy. With three older brothers -- Joseph, who was killed during World War II; John, who was assassinated during his presidency in 1963; and Robert, who was assassinated in 1968 while running for the presidency -- Ted Kennedy was not originally expected to fulfill his family's political ambitions, but the death of his older brothers changed that and he inherited the mantle of "presidential heir apparent." But Kennedy never ran for the top office, rather serving as the senator for the state of Massachusetts since winning the post in November 1962. Kennedy was a graduate of Harvard in 1956, following which he enrolled at the University of Virginia Law School. He obtained his law degree in 1959 and was admitted to the Massachusetts bar the same year. He began his political career by managing his brother John's Senate campaign while in law school; and when JFK was elected president, Kennedy ran -- and won -- the Senate seat on his own at age 30 during the special election. In 1969, it seemed that his political aspirations might come to an end. Kennedy drove his car off of a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island. He escaped, but Mary Jo Kopechne, a passenger in the car, drowned. Kennedy's failure to not immediately report the accident -- he waited close to nine hours -- caused a media frenzy. Kennedy later pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and was given a suspended sentence of two months in jail. At that time, he asked the people of Massachusetts to advise him as to whether or not he should continue to represent them in the Senate. The answer was yes, he should. Kennedy was married to and divorced from the late Virginia Joan Bennett. They had three children: Kara Anne, Edward Moore, Jr. and Patrick Joseph, who survive their father.

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Massachusetts Senator Edward M. Kennedy passed away Tuesday night at age 77 after a long battle with a brain tumor. Now, the Kennedy family is speaking out about the tragic loss. The Kennedy family released the following statement. "Edward M. Kennedy – the husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle we loved so deeply – died late Tuesday night at home in Hyannis Port. We've lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever. We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice, fairness and opportunity for all. He loved this country and devoted his life to serving it. He always believed that our best days were still ahead, but it’s hard to imagine any of them without him."

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AFP - Senator Edward Kennedy, who died Tuesday, aged 77, was the liberal lion of US politics, a towering, controversial figure whose death ends an era when his family appeared born to rule.
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has sent a letter to state leaders asking for an expedited process to fill his seat in Congress. Kennedy who is battling brain cancer, sent a letter to Massachusetts leaders asking that they change the current state law in order to allow a speedy replacement of his seat in Congress, the Associated Press reports. "It is vital for this commonwealth to have two voices speaking for the needs of its citizens and two votes in the Senate," Kennedy writes in a letter sent on Tuesday. According to the AP, Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in May of 2008, but his aides insist that despite the letter, there is no material change in his condition.

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