Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a November announcement of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Confirm the Sad News
News of her death was confirmed in a public statement from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Details of the Illness
Within a personal essay this past fall, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that targets the blood and bone marrow.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they mourn this profound loss.