Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Announces the Passing
News of her death was confirmed in a public statement from the presidential library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Details of the Condition
As detailed in a personal essay in November, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with AML, a form of leukemia with a rare mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.