The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a recent announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Shares News of the Sad News
Her passing was announced in a social media post from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Details of the Illness
As detailed in a personal essay late last year, she disclosed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition is a malignancy that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her has requested privacy as they grieve.
