South African Bishop Desmond Tutu (R) welcomes U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy (C) on his arrival in Johannesburg in this January 5, 1985 file photo. Kennedy is on a three-day trip to Israel. Kennedy, a major figure in the Democratic Party who took the helm of one of America's most fabled political families after two older brothers were assassinated, died late on August 25, 2009, CNN said. He was 77. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

South African Bishop Desmond Tutu (R) welcomes U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy (C) on his arrival in Johannesburg in this January 5, 1985 file photo. Kennedy is on a three-day trip to Israel. Kennedy, a major figure in the Democratic Party who took the helm of one of America's most fabled political families after two older brothers were assassinated, died late on August 25, 2009, CNN said. He was 77.

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