Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a recent announcement of a uncommon leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Confirm the Loss
The sad news was announced in a public statement by the presidential library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Details of the Illness
Within a personal essay late last year, Schlossberg revealed that she had been found to have AML, a form of leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
This form of cancer is a disease that affects the blood and bone marrow.
Her loved ones asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.