Politics | Ted Kennedy Kennedy Suffers 'Mild Seizure' Hospital sends him home after 3 hours to watch prez debate By Neal Colgrass Posted Sep 26, 2008 6:54 PM CDT Copied Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., waves as he takes the stage during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) Sen. Edward Kennedy was rushed to a hospital yesterday with a "mild seizure," his office said. But he returned to his Hyannis Port compound to watch the presidential debate after about 3 hours of treatment. A change in medication prompted the seizure, doctors said. The senator was diagnosed with a lethal form of brain tumor after suffering a seizure 4 months ago, the Cape Cod Times reports. Read These Next Kelly Clarkson's ex died a day after she disclosed he was ill. Two state troopers were shot in Pennsylvania JD Vance in hot water over birthday boating trip. Trump is demanding a 'new' census. Get breaking news in your inbox. What you need to know, as soon as we know it. Sign up Report an error