65-year-old, Kerry Kennedy is the president of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Human Rights, a non-profit organization.
She is recognized for her advocacy of human rights issues globally. Her influence extends through her leadership in promoting social justice and stance on political issues.
Highlights
- Kerry Kennedy is an American lawyer and activist. She is the daughter of politician Robert F. Kennedy.
- Kerry has a neurological disorder, vocal spasmodic dysphonia.
- Apart from Kerry, her brother Robert F. Jr, sister Rory, and Courtney Kennedy have similar vocal conditions.
In 2024, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was initially an independent candidate for the U.S. presidential election 2024 but later withdrew and endorsed Donald Trump.
Kerry Kennedy described his decision as a betrayal of their father’s legacy.
Kerry Kennedy Is Likely To Have Vocal Spasmodic Dysphonia
Mary Kerry Kennedy has a harsh tone of voice that has attracted public attention over the years.
Like her brother, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., she is believed to suffer from vocal spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological voice disorder.
This condition causes involuntary spasms in the larynx muscles, leading to a strained, shaky, or hoarse voice.
The condition has become more noticeable as Kerry remains active in public advocacy and media appearances.
On April 19, 2024, the Kennedy family and Kerry endorsed Joe Biden for the presidential bid. On the attendance to media speech, Kerry’s voice sounded noticeably harsh.
"I can only imagine how Donald Trump's outrageous lies and behavior would horrify my father, Senator Robert F. Kennedy…"
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) April 18, 2024
WATCH: Kerry Kennedy slams former President Donald Trump and officially announces the Kennedy family's endorsement for President Joe Biden. pic.twitter.com/7DZQcdxa1Z
Noticing the unusual condition, netizens raised curiously regarding the condition. One of the Reddit user says,
I knew RFK Jr had vocal spasmodic dysphonia, but I didn’t know his sister, Kerry, also did.
Reddit user
Similarly, a user on X (formerly Twitter) commented on Kerry’s altered voice.
Kerry Kennedy – faced with the same condition of spasmodic dysphonia that makes her speech raspy as Robert F Kennedy Jr
X user
Apart from her vocal abnormality, there is no information regarding her physical health issue.
As of 2024, Kerry Kennedy actively advocates for human rights and social justice.
Kerry Kennedy’s Grandmother, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, Had A similar Vocal Condition
Apparently, the vocal spasmodic dysphonia is heredity in the case of the Kennedy family.
The matriarch of the family, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, was speculated to have had a vocal disorder similar to spasmodic dysphonia.
However, it was never officially diagnosed.
In the interview and speech videos of Kerry Kennedy’s grandmother, Rose, we can observe a similar irregular voice pattern characterized by strained or strangled speech.
Kerry and Robert Jr.’s other siblings, Rory Elizabeth Katherine Kennedy and Mary Courtney Kennedy, likely have similar conditions.
In an interview with Theresa Lowe, Kerry’s sister, Courtney, was also seen having vocal difficulties and harsh speech.
Additional Information
- As of 2024, Keery Kennedy’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million.
- She is married to Andrew Cuomo, American politician and lawyer.
- Keery is the mother of three daughters: twins Cara Ethel Kennedy-Cuomo and Mariah Matilda Kennedy-Cuomo and younger daughter Michaela Andrea Kennedy-Cuomo.
