One of the kennedy men whose legs were amputated

Question

There is a Kennedy, I believe the son of Robert Kennedy (not absolutely sure) who had cancer and had both his lower legs amputated. Who is this Kennedy? I believe he is the one involved in providing heating gas for the poor.

Answer 1

Edward "Ted" Kennedy Jr. lost his leg in 1973 to leg cancer. Ironically it was the same day as his cousin Kathleen's wedding. So sad. So much has happened to them. But yes It was him.

Answer 2

ted's son, Edward jr had his leg amputated , due to cancer, when he was young.

i think it is one of bobby's sons that is involved in the gas for the poor program.  not sure which one.

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bobby's son Joseph P. Kennedy--heating oil program.

Answer 3

Edward Kennedy Jr, Ted Kennedy's son, lost one leg to cancer in 1973. Joe Kennedy, Robert Kennedy's son, runs a non-profit charitable outfit that provided discount home heating oil along with Hugo Chavez a couple of years ago.