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Who Was RFK Jr.'s Second Wife And What Happened To Her?

ByMarica Laing

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This article contains details of suicide.

No matter who they are or how much they believe they can thwart what has long been dubbed the "Kennedy Curse," calamity seems to follow those who marry into America's most well-known political dynasties.

The tragedy surrounding the Kennedy family is well documented.

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Those who are lucky enough to escape an unfortunate death while carrying the Kennedy name often find themselves navigating troubled marriages. Mary Richardson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr's. ex-wife, sadly ended up with not only an unhappy marriage, but also died under tragic circumstances.

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Before Richardson's life turned upside down while carrying the Kennedy name, she was an architect passionate about using her skills to protect the environment.

She did just that with her and RFK Jr.'s home, restoring it to its former glory after it got flooded. This wasn't h