The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday following a November announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Confirm the Sad News
Her passing was shared in a public statement from the presidential library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Insight into the Illness
As detailed in a published essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been suffering from acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a cancer that originates in the blood and bone marrow.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.