The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday following a recent disclosure of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Loss
Her passing was announced in a public statement from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
As detailed in a personal essay this past fall, it was shared that she had been diagnosed with AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
Her loved ones asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.
