how old were jfk jr and carolyn when they died ~~ February 18, 2026 • 1 min read TwitterFacebookWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramCopy Link John F. Kennedy Jr. was 38 years old when he died, and Carolyn Bessette- Kennedy was 33. Written by Velmurugan "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body and prayer is to the soul." — This philosophy guides my writing and exploration of ideas.