Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday following a recent revelation of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Confirm the Sad News
News of her death was announced in a social media post by the presidential library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
As detailed in a published essay in November, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer with a uncommon variant.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that targets the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.