Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, has died at age 35.
The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, succumbed on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Passing
News of her death was confirmed in a social media post from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
Within a personal essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a rare mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that originates in the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.