The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday after a recent announcement of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Shares News of the Loss
Her passing was shared in a public statement by the presidential library.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Details of the Illness
In a recently published piece this past fall, it was shared that she had been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they mourn this profound loss.