The Kennedy family is mourning the loss of PATRICIA KENNEDY LAWFORD, the sister of President JOHN F. KENNEDY and former wife of actor and "Rat Pack" member PETER LAWFORD, today. The family released a statement saying that Patricia died Sunday at home in New York from complications from pneumonia. She was 82. "My sister Pat is irreplaceable," Massachusetts Democratic Sen. EDWARD "Teddy" M. KENNEDY said in a statement. "Everyone who knew Pat adored her. She was admired for her great style, for her love and support of the arts, her wit and generosity — and for the singular sense of wonder and joy she brought into our lives." One of nine children born to ROSE and JOSEPH PATRICK KENNEDY SR., Patricia was enamored with Hollywood and married rising star Peter on April 24, 1954 at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Thomas More in New York City. The two settled in Santa Monica, CA, where they traveled in circles with friends FRANK SINATRA and MARILYN MONROE. Years later, they experienced marital differences and divorced in 1966. She is survived by four children and several grandchildren.
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