The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, succumbed on Tuesday after a recent disclosure of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Loss
News of her death was confirmed in a public statement from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Details of the Illness
In a personal essay this past fall, it was shared that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that targets the blood and bone marrow.
The family asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.
