Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday after a recent announcement of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Confirm 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.”
Insight into the Illness
In a published essay late last year, Schlossberg revealed that she had been found to have acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition is a cancer that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.