Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday following a recent revelation of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Passing
The sad news was shared in a social media post from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
As detailed in a published essay late last year, it was shared that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family is seeking space as they grieve.
