Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, succumbs at age 35.

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, succumbed on Tuesday following a recent announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.

A Public Announcement Announces the Passing

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

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

Insight into the Illness

In a personal essay late last year, it was shared that she had been diagnosed with AML, a form of leukemia with a rare mutation.

Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood cells.

Those close to her has requested privacy as they cope with their sorrow.