The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a recent revelation of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Announces the Passing
News of her death was confirmed in a public statement 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 Illness
As detailed in a personal essay this past fall, Schlossberg revealed that she had been found to have a type of blood cancer with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her has requested privacy as they cope with their sorrow.
