Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a November announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Loss
The sad news was shared 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.”
Details of the Illness
In a published 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 blood and bone marrow.
The family asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.