Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday following a November disclosure of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Announces the Loss
News of her death was announced in a social media post by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Condition
In a published essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition 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.