The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday after a November revelation of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Announces the Loss
Her passing was shared in a public statement from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Condition
Within a personal essay late last year, she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that affects the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.