Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, died on Tuesday after a November announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Confirm the Loss
News of her death was shared in a social media post from the presidential library.
“Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Understanding the Illness
As detailed in a published essay this past fall, Schlossberg revealed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a uncommon variant.
This condition is a cancer that targets the body's blood-forming tissues.
Her loved ones asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.