Kitty Dukakis, the wife of 1988 Democrat presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, died on Friday at the age of 88, according to her family.
Her son, John Dukakis, confirmed his mother’s passing, attributing it to complications stemming from dementia.
She served as the first lady of Massachusetts when her husband was governor from 1975 to 1979. In 1988, Michael Dukakis became the Democrat nominee for president.
“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,” the Massachusetts Democratic Party said in a statement.
“Yet, it was her courage in publicly sharing her struggles with depression and substance use disorder that truly defined her strength,” it continued.
“Her honesty and bravery helped break down stigma, inspiring countless others to seek support and begin their own journeys of…
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