Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Announces the Loss
The sad news was shared in a social media post by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Details of the Diagnosis
As detailed in a personal essay this past fall, Schlossberg revealed that she had been found to have acute myeloid leukemia with a rare mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.
