heiress dies at her Boston home at age of 89

ÓKennedy passed away peacefully in her sleep early Wednesday morning, a family spokesman confirmed

The classically trained pianist and politician divorced in 1983, but was long-remembered for the struggles she endured throughout their marriage.

Kennedy battled alcoholism and depression for many years, becoming one of the first leading ladies in America to publicly address addiction struggles.

She was an advocate for mental health and addiction services.