Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday following a recent disclosure of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Announces the Passing
News of her death was shared in a online announcement from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
As detailed in a personal essay this past fall, it was shared that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a uncommon variant.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they mourn this profound loss.
