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

The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday after a November announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.

Family and Institution Confirm the Sad News

The sad news was shared in a social media post from the Kennedy Presidential Library.

“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”

Understanding the Condition

In a published essay this past fall, she disclosed that she had been suffering from a type of blood cancer with a specific genetic mutation.

Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.

Those close to her is seeking space as they mourn this profound loss.