The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Shares News of the Loss
The sad news was shared in a public statement by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Insight into the Diagnosis
As detailed in a recently published piece this past fall, it was shared that she had been suffering from acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family has requested privacy as they grieve.