The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Loss
The sad news was announced 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.”
Understanding the Illness
In a published essay late last year, it was shared that she had been found to have a type of blood cancer with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition is a cancer that targets the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they mourn this profound loss.