Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday following a recent disclosure of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Passing
Her passing was shared in a social media post by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Details of the Diagnosis
In a personal essay late last year, it was shared that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a cancer that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.