The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a recent disclosure of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Passing
Her passing was announced in a public statement by the presidential library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Insight into the Condition
As detailed in a personal essay in November, she disclosed that she had been found to have acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that affects the blood and bone marrow.
The family has requested privacy as they cope with their sorrow.
