Bobby Kennedy Jr. updates on Senator Kennedy's health

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By M&C People May 19, 2008, 13:59 GMT

Bobby Kennedy, Jr. tells the press that his Uncle Edward Kennedy is doing “much better.” A file picture dated 18 April 2008 shows US Senator Edward M Kennedy at the John F Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Kennedy is being cared for at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after suffering an illness at his home in Hyannisport Massachustts 17 May 2008. EPA/CJ GUNTHER

A file picture dated 18 April 2008 shows US Senator Edward M Kennedy at the John F Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Kennedy is being cared for at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after suffering an illness at his home in Hyannisport Massachustts 17 May 2008. EPA/CJ GUNTHERBobby Kennedy, Jr. spoke to Extra at the Riverkeeper’s 19th Annual Shad Fest and Hudson River’s Celebration today where he shared that his uncle, Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy, is doing “much better” since being hospitalized this weekend. The Senator was reportedly watching his beloved Boston Red Sox during the stay.When asked if Bobby spoke to his uncle recently, he responded, “Not today.”Edward Kennedy, known as "Teddy," is a staunch liberal who has held fast to ideology, but also is known as a savvy dealmaker, able to reach across party lines to get things done. He is chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and serves on the Judiciary and Armed Services committees.Kevin Bacon, who performed at the event with his band, The Bacon Brothers, offered Edward Kennedy well wishes. “I just hope he feels better soon,” Bacon said.For all the latest celebrity news, log onto here

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Mary JoMay 19th, 2008 - 18:02:38

Keep the champagne chilled...there's still a chance he could go for the dirt nap without anyone having to waste a bullet on that murdering,commie,obstructionist drunk!!!

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brahmanMay 19th, 2008 - 22:25:46

Cheers to your quick demise, Mary Jo, you filthy, stupid hater.

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Ruby Cruz- DielJun 10th, 2008 - 06:10:44

May you feel better and may the good spirit dwell in you and keep you up always. God bless you.---- From Ruby Cruz-Diel

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Tim O'HernJan 22nd, 2009 - 08:20:40

Dear Senator Kennedy,

You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery and a complete cure of your brain cancer. You will always be remembered as one of the finest senators in the U.S. Thanks for your service and get well.

Tim O'Hern
Denver, CO

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