Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, passes away at the age of 35.
A member of the famed Kennedy family, Tatiana Schlossberg, passed away this week after a November disclosure of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Passing
Her passing was confirmed in a social media post from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Insight into the Diagnosis
As detailed in a personal essay late last year, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.