The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, succumbed on Tuesday following a November announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Announces the Sad News
News of her death was shared in a social media post by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
In a personal essay late last year, she disclosed that she had been found to have acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her has requested privacy as they cope with their sorrow.
