6. Michael Kennedy
Michael Kennedy, son of Robert F. Kennedy, was number six in the family. He lived a normal life, attending both Harvard College and the University of Virginia School of Law. Michael had a great heart and devoted much of his life to non-profit organizations. He was head of Citizens Energy Corporation, which relieved low-income families of their heating bills, Walden Woods Projects, which supported preserving Walden Pond and Stop Handgun Violence, which raised awareness of handguns. Michael married the love of his life, Victoria Gifford, in New York City in 1981. The two resided in Cohasset, Massachusetts with their three children.
However, Victoria’s entire world was shaken when allegations of Michael having an affair with the family babysitter became public. Early accusations stated that Michael had begun relations when the babysitter was only 14 years old. However, after investigation, it was confirmed the affair did not start until the babysitter was 16 years old. Shortly after the allegations, Victoria left her husband. Devastated by the divorce, Michael developed an alcohol problem, leading him to a rehab center in Maryland. On New Year’s Eve of that same year, 1997, Michael died in a skiing accident. The Kennedy family was playing a family game of football on skis when Michael collided with a tree.