Us Weekly’s 5 Hot Stories: Ethel Kennedy Dead, Kate Middleton Steps Out With Prince William

The Kennedy family is mourning the loss of its matriarch. Ethel Kennedy, activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy Sr., died at the age of 96 after her recent hospitalization. “It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our amazing grandmother, Ethel Kennedy,” Joe Kennedy III shared via X on Thursday, October 10, confirming that Ethel died “from complications related to a stroke suffered last week.” She is survived by “nine children, 34 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom love her dearly,” Joe wrote. Scroll down for more of today’s buzziest stories:

• Princess Kate Middleton joined her husband, Prince William, during a visit to the Southport Community Centre on Thursday, coordinating their outfits for fall as they spoke with first responders.
• Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o confirmed her single status following a whirlwind romance with Joshua Jackson. The current object of her affection? Her cat.
• Florida’s Lieutenant Dan has taken the internet by storm after declaring he wouldn’t abandon his sailboat despite being stuck in the path of Hurricane Milton. Us breaks down everything to know about the unlikely TikTok personality.
• The hairstylist accusing Garth Brooks of sexual assault claimed the country star “planned to hire someone to murder her,” according to court documents obtained by Us, but Brooks insisted the accusations have no “basis in fact.”

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