The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a November disclosure of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Announces the Loss
Her passing was confirmed 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 Condition
In a personal essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer with a uncommon variant.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease 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.