Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a recent announcement of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Confirm the Passing
The sad news was confirmed in a social media post by the presidential library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
Within a personal essay this past fall, it was shared that she had been found to have a type of blood cancer with a specific genetic mutation.
This condition is a cancer that originates in the blood and bone marrow.
The family asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.