The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, succumbed on Tuesday following a November announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Loss
News of her death was announced in a online announcement by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
As detailed in a recently published piece this past fall, it was shared that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her is seeking space as they grieve.