The Kennedy Family Tree

Michael Kennedy Jr.

b. 1983
Businessman

Key Facts

Born
1983
Status
Living
Spouse
Mary Campbell (~m. 2012)
Children
2

Biography

Early Life and Family Tragedy

Michael LeMoyne Kennedy Jr. was born on October 17, 1983, the son of Michael LeMoyne Kennedy and Victoria Gifford. He is a grandson of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. His childhood was marked by profound loss: his father, Michael Kennedy, died on December 31, 1997, in a skiing accident in Aspen, Colorado, when Michael Jr. was just 14 years old. The elder Michael Kennedy was struck by a tree while playing a game of ski football with family members on New Year's Eve, a tragedy that devastated the family and reverberated throughout the nation.

Business Career and Private Life

Michael Kennedy Jr. has pursued a career in business, forging a professional path with the quiet determination that has characterized several members of his generation within the Kennedy family. Growing up without his father from an early age, he was raised alongside his siblings Kyle and Rory Gifford Kennedy by their mother, Victoria Gifford Kennedy. He has maintained a private profile, choosing to build his life and career outside the intense public scrutiny that comes with the Kennedy name.

Family Context

Michael Kennedy Jr. is the child of Michael LeMoyne Kennedy and Victoria Gifford. They married Mary Campbell (~m. 2012) and had 2 children: Michael LeMoyne Kennedy III, Quinn Victoria Ethel Kennedy.

Siblings

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Michael Kennedy Jr.'s father die?

His father, Michael Kennedy, died on December 31, 1997, in a skiing accident in Aspen, Colorado. He was struck by a tree while playing ski football with family members on New Year's Eve.

Who are Michael Kennedy Jr.'s parents?

Michael Kennedy Jr. is the son of Michael LeMoyne Kennedy and Victoria Gifford.

Family

Michael LeMoyne Kenn…1958–1997
Victoria Gifford
Michael Kennedy Jr.b. 1983
Mary Campbell (~m. 2012)
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