The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, succumbed on Tuesday following a recent revelation of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Passing
The sad news was shared in a online announcement from the presidential library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Condition
In a personal essay this past fall, it was shared that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
Her loved ones has requested privacy as they mourn this profound loss.