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(#7) Robert Kennedy
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On June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy died at the hand of Sirhan Sirhan. Several of Kennedy's descendants continue his unfinished work in American politics, including his grandson, Joe Kennedy III, a member of the House of Representatives. In 2013, Joe took over Barney Frank's seat in Massachusetts's fourth district.
In early 2018, Joe made headlines when Democrats chose him to give the party's response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address.
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(#9) Alexander Litvinenko
- Died at 44 (1962-2006)
Defected Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko was the world's first-known assassination victim who died from radiation. On November 1, 2006, Litvinenko had unknowingly consumed polonium-laced tea at a London hotel. After spending roughly three weeks in the hospital, Litvinenko passed away on November 23, 2006. Some suspected Vladimir Putin had a hand in the act, but the Russian government denied any involvement.
The Litvinenko family, including his widow, Marina, and his son named Anatoly, have continued to fight for the truth. After a 10-year inquiry, the Litvinenkos heard evidence that Putin had indeed ordered the polonium poisoning, though the Russian leader has yet to take responsibility.
Anatoly pledged to continue the hunt for justice, stating, "I feel a sense of duty. My father did a hell of a lot to get me to this country to make sure I was safe. I need to respect that and do whatever I can to honor his memory. Finding the truth is the closest we can get to justice for my father."
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(#6) John F. Kennedy
- Dec. at 46 (1917-1963)
Tragedy has plagued the Kennedy family throughout American history, and perhaps no moment was more tragic than John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination. The Kennedy family curse seems to have not affected the Schlossbergs, however, as several of John and Jackie Kennedy's grandchildren are thriving today.
Rose Schlossberg is an up-and-coming entertainer with a web series, End Times Girls Club, which launched in 2016. The series satirizes the struggle to stay feminine after an apocalypse.
Jack Schlossberg inherited more than a name from his famous grandfather. Many consider Jack a JFK doppelgänger. He studies at Harvard Law and has also started an acting career, appearing as Officer Jack Hammer in an episode of Blue Bloods.
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(#10) The Notorious B.I.G.
- Dec. at 25 (1972-1997)
Few family histories come with a reputation as illustrious as that of Christopher Wallace, AKA Biggie Smalls, AKA the Notorious B.I.G. After sustaining four gunshot wounds from a drive-by shooting, the rapper died at the age of 24 on March 9, 1997. He had two children, and both have entered careers that allow them to keep their father's legacy alive.
Daughter T'yanna Wallace is the CEO of Notoriouss, a clothing company inspired by her dad's name and style. Biggie's son Christopher Wallace, or CJ, got his big break in acting by starring as his father in 2009's Notorious. CJ has also picked up occasional roles since then, including a recurring stint on a TV series, Scream. In addition, he has started a burgeoning rap career.
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(#3) Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
- Dec. at 51 (1863-1914)
On June 28, 1914, Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose death sparked World War I. Though the Austro-Hungarian Empire no longer exists, Ferdinand's descendants are still Austrian royalty. One descendant is Princess Marie-Therese von Hohenberg; she made news when she married prominent diplomatic consultant Anthony Bailey and moved to London with him.
They enjoyed a three-day wedding ceremony in 2007. Today, the couple leads a life of luxury together.
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(#4) John Lennon
- Dec. at 40 (1940-1980)
Being the son of a Beatle might carry insurmountable expectations, but both of John Lennon's sons have followed in their father's footsteps into the music industry. Julian Lennon is the eldest child from John's first marriage. The two had a complicated relationship, which continued beyond John's 1980 assassination. Paul McCartney has said Julian was the inspiration behind "Hey Jude;" at the time, Julian's parents were divorcing, and McCartney wanted to hearten the boy. After his father's death, Julian established himself as a talented musician, earning a Grammy nomination in 1985 for Best New Artist.
John and Yoko Ono's son Sean Lennon was only 5 when Mark David Chapman fatally shot his father. Sean still collaborates regularly with his mother, and some consider his musical style more eccentric than Julian's. Though Sean hasn't enjoyed the same success as his brother, he remains active as the lead singer of a band named The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger.
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In history, many famous historical figures have been assassinated. For example, the assassination of the President of the United States has almost become a traditional curse. A total of 9 presidents have been assassinated, and 4 of them were killed as a result. These assassinations around the world in history all reflect the political conspiracy and social struggles at that time. Some famous assassinations have had a significant and far-reaching impact on the process of world history.
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