Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday after a recent disclosure of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Passing
The sad news was shared 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.”
Understanding the Illness
As detailed in a published essay late last year, she disclosed that she had been suffering from a type of blood cancer with a rare mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that affects the blood and bone marrow.
The family is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.
