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Jackie Kennedy’s Brother-in-Law Was ‘Protective’ of Her After JFK’s Death: Inside Their Relationship


Jackie Kennedy confided her darkest thoughts to brother-in-law Bobby Kennedy after the death of John F. Kennedy, author Paul Brandus exclusively tells Closer.

Jackie and Bobby had always enjoyed a warm relationship, but their shared grief over JFK’s death drew them closer. “He lost weight and walked around town like a ghost,” says Brandus, who adds that he took to wearing JFK’s jacket. But the pair spent long hours together, talking about philosophy and trying to make sense of the tragedy.

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