A member of the famed Kennedy family, Tatiana Schlossberg, passed away this week following a recent disclosure of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Passing
The sad news was announced in a online announcement by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
As detailed in a personal essay late last year, Schlossberg revealed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a rare mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a malignancy that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
Her loved ones asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.
