The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a November revelation of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Confirm the Sad News
The sad news was confirmed in a social media post by the presidential library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding 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 specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.