The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a November revelation of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Shares News of the Loss
News of her death was confirmed in a public statement by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
As detailed in a personal essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer with a rare mutation.
This form of cancer is a cancer that originates in the bone marrow and blood cells.
The family has requested privacy as they cope with their sorrow.
