Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday following a November announcement of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Loss
The sad news was shared in a online announcement by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
As detailed in a personal essay in November, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that targets the bone marrow and blood cells.
The family has requested privacy as they cope with their sorrow.