Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a recent announcement of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Sad News
Her passing was announced in a social media post from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Condition
In a published essay late last year, it was shared that she had been found to have acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that affects the blood and bone marrow.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.