The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a recent revelation of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Announces the Loss
News of her death was confirmed in a online announcement by the presidential library.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
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.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family is seeking space as they grieve.
