Kitty Dukakis, Advocate for Mental Health and Addiction Awareness, Passes Away at 88
Kitty Dukakis, a public figure known for her advocacy on mental health and addiction, has died at the age of 88 from complications of dementia.
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Kitty Dukakis became an advocate educating youths about the perils of drug and alcohol abuse.
Kitty Dukakis, former first lady of Massachusetts who educated about depression, dies at 88
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Kitty Dukakis used her role as First Lady of the Commonwealth to champion refugees and the homeless, promote greater awareness of the Holocaust, and advocate for placing more women in leadership roles within state government.
Kitty Dukakis, Wife of 1988 Democrat Presidential Nominee, Dies at 88
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Kitty Dukakis broke ground by speaking openly about her struggles and championed support for the homeless and political refugees.
Kitty Dukakis, Wife of Former Presidential Candidate, Dies
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Dukakis drew criticism for her dealings with state officials that she deemed weren’t paying enough attention to her causes or didn’t serve her husband well enough.
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Dukakis won high marks as a political campaigner during her husband’s 1988 presidential efforts, stumping tirelessly for him.
Kitty Dukakis, wife of former Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis, dies at 88
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Dukakis won high marks as a political campaigner during her husband's 1988 presidential efforts, stumping tirelessly for him.
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Kitty Dukakis was Mike’s partner in the true sense of the word.
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Kitty Dukakis was the first lady of Massachusetts during her husband's three nonconsecutive terms and supported Michael Dukakis during his unsuccessful presidential run against Vice President George H.W. Bush.
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Kitty Dukakis, wife of former governor and presidential candidate, dies at 88
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Dukakis was an advocate for the homeless as well as Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees.
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Summary
Kitty Dukakis, the former First Lady of Massachusetts, died at 88 from complications of dementia, surrounded by family. Known for her advocacy on mental health and addiction, she shared her personal struggles to inspire others. A tireless campaigner during her husband Michael Dukakis's 1988 presidential run, she laid a strong focus on social issues, including child welfare, women’s rights, and Holocaust remembrance. Her honesty about substance use disorder aimed to break stigma, inspiring many to seek help. Massachusetts officials, including Gov. Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, recognized her impact on public life and her commitment to compassionate advocacy.
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Kitty Dukakis, former First Lady of Massachusetts, died at 88, remembered for her advocacy for mental health and addiction recovery, using her own challenges to inspire others.
She played a significant role in her husband Michael Dukakis's political career, notably influencing his decision to run for president and campaigning for him during the 1988 election.
Her legacy includes her commitment to social issues such as homelessness, mental health awareness, and ensuring the lessons of the Holocaust are remembered.
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