Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday after a November disclosure of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Announces the Passing
News of her death was announced in a social media post from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
Within a published essay late last year, Schlossberg revealed that she had been found to have a type of blood cancer with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition is a disease that originates in the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.