The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, Tatiana Schlossberg, passes away after a battle with leukemia.
The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week after a recent announcement of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Shares News of the Passing
The sad news was announced in a social media post by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
In a personal essay this past fall, Schlossberg revealed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.