Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday following a November revelation of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Confirm the Passing
The sad news was confirmed in a public statement by 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
In a recently published piece this past fall, Schlossberg revealed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition is a disease that targets the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her has requested privacy as they cope with their sorrow.