Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a recent disclosure of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Confirm the Passing
Her passing was announced in a public statement from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
In a published essay in November, she disclosed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a rare mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her is seeking space as they grieve.
