The costume designer-turned-director died on Monday in New York City.
The actor died peacefully Friday morning surrounded by his family.
'I believe that these safety measures will save many lives,' she said in a statement.
'She is alive in my heart and in the hearts of all who knew her and loved her.'
Jean was the eighth of nine children born to Joseph P. and Rose Kennedy.
The singer died on Monday, per the band's record label.
The Minnesota congresswoman announced the news in an emotional post eulogizing her late father on Monday.
The singer paid tribute to her 'Pop' on Instagram.
The actor was found dead at his home in Bandra, Mumbai, on Sunday.
Katherine's husband was rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
The L.A. County Medical Examiner-Coroner records state that her death was suicide by hanging.
Nancy Ryder died of ALS complications.
Winkler died on Thursday.
Jas Waters worked on 18 episodes of the NBC drama.