Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, succumbs at the age of 35.
The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Loss
The sad news was confirmed in a public statement from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
In a personal essay late last year, she disclosed that she had been suffering from acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
The family has requested privacy as they grieve.