Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday after a November revelation of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Announces the Loss
Her passing was confirmed in a public statement from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Insight into the Diagnosis
As detailed in a published essay this past fall, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer with a rare mutation.
This condition is a disease that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.