Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week after a November revelation of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Shares News of the Passing
News of her death was announced in a public statement by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
Within a personal essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been suffering from a type of blood cancer with a rare mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that targets the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.