Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday following a recent disclosure of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Shares News of the Loss
News of her death was shared in a public statement by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Details of the Illness
As detailed in a personal essay late last year, she disclosed that she had been suffering from a type of blood cancer with a rare mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that targets the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.
