The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, Tatiana Schlossberg, succumbs after a battle with leukemia.
A member of the famed Kennedy family, Tatiana Schlossberg, died on Tuesday after a November announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
A Public Announcement Shares News of the Loss
Her passing was confirmed in a public statement from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
βOur beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.β
Insight into the Condition
As detailed in a personal essay in November, she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a rare mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood cells.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.