Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a recent disclosure of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Confirm the Sad News
News of her death was confirmed in a social media post by 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 late last year, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with AML, a form of leukemia with a rare mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.