Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a recent revelation of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Sad News
Her passing was announced in a social media post from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
As detailed in a personal essay in November, Schlossberg revealed that she had been found to have a type of blood cancer with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition is a cancer that targets the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they mourn this profound loss.