The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a recent revelation of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Confirm the Loss
News of her death was confirmed in a social media post from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
In a published essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a uncommon variant.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that originates in the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.