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Monday, October 12, 2026
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Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, has died after a battle with leukemia.

The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, passed away this week following a November revelation of a rare leukemia diagnosis.

The Kennedy Library Confirm the Sad News

The sad news was shared in a online announcement from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

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

Understanding the Diagnosis

As detailed in a recently published piece late last year, Schlossberg revealed that she had been suffering from AML, a form of leukemia with a uncommon variant.

This form of cancer is a disease that originates in the bone marrow and blood cells.

The family asks for privacy during this time as they cope with their sorrow.

Written by

Margaret Cook

Elara is a wilderness guide and conservation advocate with over a decade of experience exploring remote trails and documenting natural ecosystems.

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