Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Shares News of the Passing
News of her death was confirmed in a social media post by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Condition
Within a published essay in November, it was shared that she had been found to have acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family has requested privacy as they cope with their sorrow.