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Rory Gifford Kennedy

b. 1987
Activist

Key Facts

Born
1987
Status
Living
Spouse
David DiCamillo (m. 2016)
Children
1

Biography

Early Life and Family Loss

Rory Gifford Kennedy was born on November 3, 1987, the youngest daughter of Michael LeMoyne Kennedy and Victoria Gifford. She is a granddaughter of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. At the age of 10, Rory experienced the devastating loss of her father, who died in a skiing accident in Aspen, Colorado, on New Year's Eve 1997. She was raised by her mother, Victoria Gifford Kennedy, alongside her siblings Michael Jr. and Kyle, in the enduring spirit of Kennedy resilience.

Activism and Legacy

Rory Gifford Kennedy has grown into an activist, honoring the legacy of her father and grandfather through dedicated engagement with social and environmental causes. Named with the family name Gifford to honor her mother's lineage — Victoria Gifford is the daughter of Frank Gifford, the legendary NFL halfback and ABC sportscaster — she represents a generation of Kennedys who have built purposeful lives beyond the reach of political office. Her activism reflects the deep moral seriousness that has long distinguished the Kennedy family's engagement with public life.

Family Context

Rory Gifford Kennedy is the child of Michael LeMoyne Kennedy and Victoria Gifford. They married David DiCamillo (m. 2016) and had 1 child: Jack Kennedy DiCamillo.

Siblings

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are Rory Gifford Kennedy's parents?

Rory Gifford Kennedy is the daughter of Michael LeMoyne Kennedy and Victoria Gifford.

How old was Rory Gifford Kennedy when her father died?

Rory Gifford Kennedy was 10 years old when her father, Michael Kennedy, died in a skiing accident in Aspen, Colorado, on December 31, 1997.

Family

Michael LeMoyne Kenn…1958–1997
Victoria Gifford
Rory Gifford Kennedyb. 1987
David DiCamillo (m. 2016)
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