Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a November disclosure of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Shares News of the Sad News
Her passing was announced 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 Illness
In a recently published piece in November, it was shared that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition is a cancer that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.