Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a November disclosure of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Confirm the Passing
Her passing was shared in a social media post by the presidential library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
As detailed in a personal essay in November, it was shared that she had been suffering from a type of blood cancer with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.