11. Ted Kennedy
Edward Moore Kennedy, better known as “Ted,” was the youngest of the nine Kennedy children. Ted’s upbringing often involved being uprooted, as his family moved to many different cities such as Bronxville, Hyannis Port, Palm Beach, and even London. By the age of 11, Ted had been enrolled in 10 different schools. As with all the members of the Kennedy family, Ted was an athletic and intelligent young man, going on to study at Harvard College, University of Virginia School of Law, and Hague Academy of International Law. Ted’s athletic ability drew interest from the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. However, Ted did not accept. Instead, he followed the family footsteps and had a successful career in politics, serving the Senate. But as with many politicians, Ted faced many scandals and misfortunes. While flying for work, Ted’s plane crashed, killing the pilot and one of his aids. Another senator onboard was able to pull Ted from the aircraft, saving his life. Ted experienced a broken back, leaving him in pain for the rest of his life.
However, the misfortunes don’t end there. Only five years later, Ted crashed his car, killing his passenger. Ted’s vehicle left the road and entered a pond, he fled the scene and his passenger, a young gal, was unable to escape on her own. The car crash, coupled with the strain of parenting his brothers’ children, eliminated Ted’s chance to run in any presidential election. Other scandals included his nephew being accused of rape, his reputation from the Clarence Thomas hearings, and a plethora of other scandalous stories shared by the media. Ted’s life ended in 2009 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.