The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, succumbed on Tuesday after a recent announcement of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Loss
The sad news was announced in a public statement from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Details of the Illness
In a personal essay in November, she disclosed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition is a cancer that targets the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.