A member of the famed Kennedy family, Tatiana Schlossberg, passed away this week after a recent revelation of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Confirm the Sad News
News of her death was shared in a social media post from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
In a published essay this past fall, Schlossberg revealed that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a rare mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that affects the body's blood-forming tissues.
Those close to her is seeking space as they cope with their sorrow.