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Taylor Swift Fans Mourn Ethel Kennedy, Muse Behind 'Starlight'

Ethel Kennedy, who inspired Taylor Swift's song 'Starlight,' has died at 96, leaving fans and the Kennedy family in mourning.

  • Ethel Kennedy, the matriarch of the Kennedy family, passed away at the age of 96 due to complications from a stroke.
  • Taylor Swift's song 'Starlight,' from her 2012 album Red, was inspired by Ethel's romance with Robert F. Kennedy.
  • Swift and Ethel Kennedy formed a friendship after Swift wrote the song, with Ethel praising the singer's kindness and adventurous spirit.
  • Fans of Taylor Swift expressed their grief on social media, acknowledging Ethel Kennedy's influence on Swift's music.
  • Ethel Kennedy's legacy includes her work in social justice and human rights, as well as her large family of nine children and numerous grandchildren.
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