Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, passed away this week following a recent disclosure of a uncommon blood cancer diagnosis.
Family and Institution Shares News of the Passing
The sad news was confirmed in a online announcement by the presidential library.
“Our beloved Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Details of the Diagnosis
As detailed in a personal essay late last year, she disclosed that she had been suffering from acute myeloid leukemia with a specific genetic mutation.
Acute myeloid leukemia is a disease that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues.
The family asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.
