The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a recent announcement of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Sad News
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 forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
In a recently published piece this past fall, she disclosed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that originates in the blood and bone marrow.
Those close to her is seeking space as they grieve.
