The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week after a recent revelation of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Loss
News of her death was confirmed in a online announcement from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Details of the Diagnosis
As detailed in a personal essay late last year, she disclosed that she had been suffering from acute myeloid leukemia with a uncommon variant.
This form of cancer is a disease that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
Her loved ones asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.