Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Confirm the Passing
Her passing was confirmed in a online announcement from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
Within a published essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
The family is seeking space as they mourn this profound loss.