Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Senator John Neely Kennedy and his family are facing an unimaginable crisis after his only son, Preston Kennedy, 43, was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, with the disease already spreading to his liver and lungs. The family confirmed the news early this morning in an official statement.
According to sources, Preston—a respected attorney in Baton Rouge and father of three young children—collapsed during a routine jog last week. What began as precautionary medical testing quickly revealed the severity of his condition.
In their statement, the Kennedy family wrote:
“Our son is the light of our lives. Preston is fighting with everything he has, and we are asking the people of this state—and the entire country—to join us in prayer.”
The news spread rapidly across the nation. Within hours, the hashtag #PrayForPreston surged to the top of global trends, generating billions of impressions across social media platforms.
Former President Trump reportedly called Senator Kennedy personally to express his support. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has ordered flags to fly at half-staff statewide in solidarity with the family.
Members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation have canceled or postponed all public events today as a sign of support. According to multiple sources, Senator Kennedy has remained at his son’s side at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston since the diagnosis.
In a brief emotional remark late in the day, Senator Kennedy said only:
“Lord, please don’t take my boy.”
Communities across Louisiana continue to send prayers, messages, and support as Preston undergoes intensive treatment and close monitoring.
Leave a Reply