Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week after a recent disclosure of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Announces the Loss
Her passing was shared in a social media post from the presidential library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
In a personal essay late last year, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that affects the blood and bone marrow.
The family has requested privacy as they cope with their sorrow.