The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a November revelation of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Confirm the Loss
Her passing was announced in a online announcement from the presidential library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Condition
As detailed in a personal essay late last year, she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that targets the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they mourn this profound loss.