The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a recent announcement of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Passing
Her passing was confirmed in a online announcement from the presidential library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
In a personal essay this past fall, it was shared that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a uncommon variant.
This condition is a cancer that targets the bone marrow and blood cells.
Her loved ones asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.