Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, passes away after a battle with leukemia.

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a November announcement of a rare leukemia diagnosis.

Family and Institution Announces the Passing

The sad news was confirmed in a online announcement by the presidential library.

“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”

Insight into the Diagnosis

In a personal essay this past fall, it was shared that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a uncommon variant.

This condition is a disease that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.

Those close to her is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.