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 social media post from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
Within a published essay in November, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a uncommon variant.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her has requested privacy as they mourn this profound loss.