Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Confirm the Passing
News of her death was shared in a social media post by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Details of the Diagnosis
Within a personal essay late last year, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a malignancy that originates in the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her is seeking space as they grieve.