Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Passing
The sad news was confirmed in a public statement by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Insight into the Illness
As detailed in a published essay this past fall, it was shared that she had been suffering from acute myeloid leukemia with a uncommon variant.
This form of cancer is a malignancy that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.
