The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, succumbed on Tuesday after a November announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
The Kennedy Library Shares News of the Passing
The sad news was confirmed in a public statement by the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
Within a recently published piece this past fall, Schlossberg revealed that she had been suffering from a type of blood cancer with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.