The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, succumbed on Tuesday after a recent revelation of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Confirm the Loss
Her passing was confirmed in a public statement by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Condition
In a personal essay late last year, she disclosed that she had been suffering from a type of blood cancer with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that targets the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they mourn this profound loss.