The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a recent revelation of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Confirm the Sad News
The sad news was announced in a public statement by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
As detailed in a recently published piece 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 cancer that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
Her loved ones asks for privacy during this time as they grieve.