Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday after a recent announcement of a rare blood cancer diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Announces the Passing
Her passing was announced in a social media post by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
Within a personal essay in November, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer with a uncommon variant.
This condition is a malignancy that originates in the blood and bone marrow.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.