Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Shares News of the Passing
News of her death was confirmed in a social media post by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Insight into the Diagnosis
As detailed in a personal essay in November, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition is a cancer that originates in the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.