Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a November announcement of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Shares News of the Loss
News of her death was shared in a public statement by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Details of the Condition
Within a personal essay in November, Schlossberg revealed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a malignancy that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.