John F. Kennedy Jr.: Photos Of JFK’s Son

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January 31, 2023 8:47AM EST

John F. Kennedy Jr., the son of President John F. Kennedy, died at the age of 38 in 1999. Look back at photos of his life here.

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John F. Kennedy Jr.

John F. Kennedy Jr. — As a ‘Son of Camelot,’ the world watched John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. grow up. The son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the little boy once called “John John” lived through tragedy, as his father was assassinated days before his third birthday. In the wake of his father’s death, JFK Jr. attended private schools in Manhattan before majoring in American studies at Brown University. He earned his J.D. degree from New York University School of Law, and after failing the bar exam twice, he passed in 1990. He won his first case as a prosecutor in 1991, but switched careers in 1992. He pursued a life in journalism, founding ‘George’ magazine in 1995. It was around that time he met Carolyn Bessette, and the two would start a romance that led them to the altar in 1996. Sadly, while on their way to the wedding of his cousin, Rory Kennedy, at Martha’s Vineyard, JFK Jr., Carolyn, and his sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette, died in a plane accident, when the Piper Saratoga light aircraft he was piloting crashed into the Atlantic Ocean.

Keep scrolling through the gallery for more photos of JFK Jr.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1970

John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1970 — John F. Kennedy Jr. goes shirtless while at Hyannis Port in 1970. He was nicknamed “The Hunk” due to his fit physique at this time.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. Roller Skating

John F. Kennedy Jr. Roller Skating — John F Kennedy Jr. goes roller skating in 1978. He wore a vest over a striped button down as he made his way around the roller rink.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. In A Meeting

John F. Kennedy Jr. In A Meeting — John F. Kennedy Jr. is photographed partaking in a meeting. He dressed up in a button down shirt and tie while addressing others in the room.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. In The Ocean

John F. Kennedy Jr. In The Ocean — John F. Kennedy Jr. enjoys a holiday at Hyannis Port in 1996. He took a shirtless dip in the ocean during the vacation.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. With Wife Carolyn Bessette

John F. Kennedy Jr. With Wife Carolyn Bessette — John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessette attend the Municipal Art Society in 1997. They dressed up in black tie outfits for the NYC event.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. Plays Football

John F. Kennedy Jr. Plays Football — A glimpse of a happier time. John Kennedy Jr. playing football in Central Park in Feb 1999.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. Waves To The Crowd

John F. Kennedy Jr. Waves To The Crowd — John F. Kennedy Jr. waves to the audience after a luncheon speech to t he Seattle Advertising Federation in Seattle. Eileen O’Neill Odum looked on.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. Shakes Hands

John F. Kennedy Jr. Shakes Hands — John F. Kennedy shakes the hand of a stranger, while attending the funeral of ex-aide to his father (and family friend) David Powers. Even in time of grieving, JFK Jr. remained magnanimous with the crowd.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette — An American prince and the love of his life. John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy arrive at the wedding of CNN correspondent Christiane Amanpour and U.S. State Department spokesman James Rubin.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette in NYC

John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette in NYC — Two young lives, cut way too short. John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette, arrive at the Municipal Art Society’s Celebration of the Revitalization of Grand Central Terminal in 1998. A year later, they would both perish in a plane accident.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. With Mom Jackie Kennedy

John F. Kennedy Jr. With Mom Jackie Kennedy — John F. Kennedy Jr. strolls with mom Jackie Kennedy in Oct. 1963. The little one looked happy in his sweater while alongside his mom.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. With Edward Kennedy

John F. Kennedy Jr. With Edward Kennedy — John F. Kennedy Jr. rides on his uncle, Edward Kennedy’s, back during a winter outing in March 1964. The duo hit the ski slopes together.

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JFK Jr. With Sister & Mom

JFK Jr. With Sister & Mom — John F. Kennedy Jr. walks alongside his sister, Caroline Kennedy, and mother, Jackie Kennedy, at Arlington National Cemetery. The group was hounded by paparazzi as they made their way through the historical site.

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