The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week after a recent disclosure of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Announces the Loss
The sad news was shared in a online announcement from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Insight into the Diagnosis
In a published essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been suffering from acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.
