Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and 1988 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, has died at the age of 88. Her son confirmed her death and described her as a loving and feisty person who fought to make the world a better place. Kitty Dukakis was the first lady of Massachusetts and supported her husband during his unsuccessful presidential run. She later became an advocate for electroconvulsive therapy and authored books about her addiction to diet pills and alcohol. She was also involved in projects on subjects including the homeless, refugees, and AIDS.