With the death of her brother Teddy, Jean Kennedy Smith is the last surviving child of Joseph P. Kennedy. A look at her life:

Of the nine children of Joseph and Rose Kennedy, only one now remains. Jean Kennedy Smith, the second youngest and the last daughter, now carries the torch for a generation and family that has shaped American government and culture. While her brothers focused on and triumphed in the political arena, Smith (and several of her sisters) lent her efforts to culture and humanity and the arts. Coming from a family in which it's hard to stand out, Smith chose a low profile, but one that over many decades has earned respect and admiration in various fields, including diplomacy, after accepting an appointment as a U.S. ambassador. A look at Smith's life and years with her celebrated siblings.