Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week after a November disclosure of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Passing
Her passing was shared in a social media post by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
In a personal essay late last year, Schlossberg revealed that she had been suffering from a type of blood cancer with a uncommon variant.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that targets the blood and bone marrow.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.