The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, succumbed on Tuesday following a November disclosure of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Passing
The sad news was confirmed in a online announcement from the presidential library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
As detailed in a personal 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 disease that targets the blood and bone marrow.
Her loved ones is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.
