Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday after a November disclosure of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Confirm the Passing
The sad news was announced in a social media post by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
As detailed in a personal essay in November, Schlossberg revealed that she had been suffering from a type of blood cancer with a uncommon variant.
This form of cancer is a disease that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her is seeking space as they mourn this profound loss.
