The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday after a recent disclosure of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Loss
The sad news was shared in a public statement by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
Within a published essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that affects the bone marrow and blood cells.
Her loved ones is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.
