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Cheryl Hines Denies Living with Kyra Before Richardson's Death

4/17/2026

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Summary

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Actress Cheryl Hines denied that Kyra lived with her in Los Angeles before Mary Richardson's 2012 death.
Isabel Vincent's RFK, Jr.: The Fall and Rise suggests Kyra lived with Cheryl Hines before Richardson's death, citing an unnamed friend of Richardson.
The biography reveals Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s troubled past, including drug use and infidelity, and that his family blamed Richardson's death.

History

Historical Context

Mary Richardson, wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was found dead on May 16, 2012, in Bedford, New York, with her death ruled a suicide. Her struggles with mental health and substance abuse were exacerbated by Robert's infidelity and alleged abusive behavior. This tragedy highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the Kennedy family, whose legacy is marked by personal turmoil and public scrutiny.

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Story summary

Actress Cheryl Hines denied that Kyra lived with her in Los Angeles before Mary Richardson's 2012 death.
Isabel Vincent's RFK, Jr.: The Fall and Rise suggests Kyra lived with Cheryl Hines before Richardson's death, citing an unnamed friend of Richardson.
The biography reveals Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s troubled past, including drug use and infidelity, and that his family blamed Richardson's death.

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