Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday following a recent disclosure of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Confirm the Passing
The sad news was shared in a online announcement by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Details of the Diagnosis
Within a published essay this past fall, Schlossberg revealed that she had been suffering from acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.
