Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Passing
News of her death was announced in a online announcement from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
As detailed in a personal essay late last year, she disclosed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a cancer that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family has requested privacy as they mourn this profound loss.
