The family of the late American president, John F Kennedy, has suffered another tragedy with the news that one of his nephews has died in a skiing accident.

Michael Kennedy, who was the son of the late attorney-general, Robert Kennedy, was thirty-nine years old.

He was in the limelight a few months ago after it was revealed that he had a sexual relationship with an under-age girl.

Correspondents say the Kennedy family ,which was once regarded as the most glamorous in the United States,has in recent times had its reputation severely damaged by revelations about sexual scandals and alcohol and drug addiction.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service
 

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