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Anthony Radziwiłł

Anthony Radziwiłł was a Swiss-born American television executive, filmmaker, and journalist.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Anthony Radziwiłł was a Swiss-born American television executive, filmmaker, and journalist. He was a member of the Radziwiłł noble family and the Kennedy family through his mother, Lee Radziwiłł. He worked in broadcast journalism, including at NBC Sports and ABC News, and died in 1999 after a long battle with cancer.

Early life and family

Anthony Radziwiłł was born into the Polish Radziwiłł noble family and the American Kennedy family. His mother was Lee Radziwiłł, the sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

Education

He earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University in 1982. His education helped shape his later career in television news and documentary work.

Career in journalism and television

Radziwiłł worked in broadcast journalism, including at NBC Sports and ABC News. He was recognized for investigative reporting and television production.

Awards and recognition

He received an Emmy Award for sports journalism and a Peabody Award for an investigation into the rise of Nazism in the United States. These honours established him as a serious journalist beyond his family connections.

Death

Radziwiłł died in New York City in August 1999 at age 40 after a long battle with cancer. His death came only weeks after the death of his cousin John F. Kennedy Jr.

Key facts

  • Born in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1959 to Prince Stanisław Albrecht Radziwiłł and Lee Radziwiłł.
  • Studied broadcast journalism at Boston University.
  • Worked for NBC Sports and ABC News.
  • Won a Peabody Award for investigation into resurgence of Nazism in the United States.
  • Died in 1999 at age 40 after prolonged illness.
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Canadian context

He has no major direct Canadian connection in the available sources, though his public profile is often discussed in North American media because of his Kennedy family ties.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Anthony Radziwiłł?
He was a Swiss-born American television executive, filmmaker, and journalist from the Radziwiłł and Kennedy families.
What was Anthony Radziwiłł known for?
He was known for broadcast journalism, television production, and award-winning investigative reporting.
What awards did Anthony Radziwiłł win?
He won a Peabody Award and an Emmy Award for his work in journalism.
How was Anthony Radziwiłł related to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis?
He was her nephew through his mother, Lee Radziwiłł.
Who was Anthony Radziwiłł married to?
He married journalist Carole DiFalco in 1994.
When did Anthony Radziwiłł die?
He died on 10 August 1999 in New York City.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Radziwi%C5%82%C5%82
    Supports: Birth name, nationality, occupation, birth and death dates, and career overview
  2. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/12/nyregion/anthony-stanislas-radziwill-40-award-winning-tv-producer.html
    Supports: Death, age, career at NBC Sports and award recognition
  3. Wikipedia — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Radziwill
    Supports: Full name, birth and death places, family relationship to Lee Radziwiłł and occupation
  4. South China Morning Post — https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3345725/who-was-anthony-radziwill-polish-royal-cousin-john-f-kennedy-jr
    Supports: Family background, education, relationship to JFK Jr., and marriage