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Kitty Dukakis, wife of former governor and presidential candidate, dies at 88

Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, died at age 88, surrounded by her family, as confirmed by her son, John Dukakis.
She was a vocal advocate for mental health and substance use recovery, transforming her struggles into public advocacy after her husband's 1988 campaign and was acknowledged for her influence in his decision to seek the presidency.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey described Dukakis as 'a force for good in public life' and highlighted her influence by stating that she spoke courageously about her struggles with substance use disorder and mental health.
Kitty Dukakis served on the United States Holocaust Memorial Council after being appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1989 and fought to make the world better by sharing her vulnerabilities.

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Jerusalem Post

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Dukakis, first Jewish wife of a US presidential candidate, dies at 88

Kitty Dukakis, the first Jewish spouse of a US presidential candidate, died at 88. She advocated for addiction recovery, Holocaust memory, and humanitarian causes.

11 hours ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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The Forward

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Kitty Dukakis, dead at 88, was the first Jewish spouse of a US presidential candidate

(JTA) — With Michael Dukakis poised to clinch the Democratic nomination for president in 1988, Colorado’s Jewish newspaper turned its attention to his wife. “What kind of role model would Kitty Dukakis be for our Jewish children?” the Intermountain Jewish News asked in an editorial that May. The newspaper’s concern was that Kitty was Jewish and the Massachusetts governor was not — making their union an example of the intermarriage trend that was…

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Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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Kitty Dukakis, dead at 88, was the first Jewish spouse of a US presidential candidate - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

With Michael Dukakis poised to clinch the Democratic nomination for president in 1988, Colorado’s Jewish newspaper turned its attention to his wife. “What kind of role model would Kitty Dukakis be for our Jewish children?” the Intermountain Jewish News asked in an editorial that May. The newspaper’s concern was that Kitty was Jewish and the Massachusetts governor was not — making their union an example of the intermarriage trend that was acceler…

14 hours ago

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KRDO

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Michael Dukakis Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Michael Dukakis, three-term governor of Massachusetts. Personal Birth date: November 3, 1933 Birth place: Brookline, Massachusetts Birth name: Michael Stanley Dukakis Father: Panos Dukakis, an obstetrician Mother: Euterpe (Boukis) Dukakis, a teacher Marriage: Katharine “Kitty” (Dickson) Dukakis (June 20, 1963-March 21, 2025, her death) Children: Kara,1968; Andrea, 1965; Adopted: John, 1…

1 day ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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New Hampshire Union Leader

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Former Massachusetts first lady Kitty Dukakis dies at 88

Katharine “Kitty” Dukakis, wife of former Massachusetts governor and 1988 Democratic Party nominee for president Michael Dukakis, has died. She was 88.

1 day ago·New Hampshire, United States

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WWLP

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Local officials release statements on passing of former first lady of Massachusetts, Kitty Dukakis

BOSTON (WWLP) - Local officials have been releasing statements on the passing of Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Michael Dukakis. Decades in making, South Coast rail service begins Monday Dukakis was 88 years old and died on Friday night surrounded by her family and her son, John Dukakis. The Associated Press states that Dukakis was highly regarded for her openness about her struggles wit…

2 days ago·Springfield, United States

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