Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday after a November disclosure of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Shares News of the Passing
Her passing was shared in a public statement by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Insight into the Illness
As detailed in a personal essay in November, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a malignancy that affects the blood and bone marrow.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.