The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday following a November disclosure of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Announces the Passing
The sad news was announced in a social media post from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
In a personal essay in November, she disclosed that she had been suffering from a type of blood cancer with a rare mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her is seeking space as they mourn this profound loss.