Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday after a recent revelation of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Announces the Passing
News of her death was shared in a online announcement by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Details of the Illness
In a published essay late last year, Schlossberg revealed that she had been found to have acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition is a malignancy that originates in the blood and bone marrow.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.