Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Confirm the Passing
Her passing was confirmed in a online announcement by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Insight into the Illness
In a personal essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been found to have a type of blood cancer with a rare mutation.
This condition is a cancer that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they mourn this profound loss.