The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday after a November disclosure of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Loss
News of her death was announced in a public statement by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Insight into the Diagnosis
As detailed in a published essay this past fall, it was shared that she had been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer with a rare mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.
