The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week after a recent announcement of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Announces the Loss
The sad news was confirmed in a social media post by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Details of the Illness
In a personal essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a uncommon variant.
This form of cancer is a disease that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family has requested privacy as they grieve.
