Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a November disclosure of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Shares News of the Passing
The sad news was confirmed in a public statement by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Condition
In a recently published piece in November, it was shared that she had been suffering from acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition is a cancer that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family has requested privacy as they grieve.