Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week after a recent announcement of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Passing
News of her death was confirmed in a online announcement by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Condition
As detailed in a published essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a rare mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that targets the blood and bone marrow.
The family has requested privacy as they grieve.