The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week after a recent revelation of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Shares News of the Loss
Her passing was confirmed in a public statement from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Insight into the Condition
In a published essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a rare mutation.
This form of cancer is a malignancy that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.