Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 35 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Her family confirmed her death, which follows a diagnosis she publicly shared last month in an essay for *The New Yorker*. Schlossberg revealed that she was diagnosed with a “rare mutation” of the disease shortly after the birth of her second child in May 2024.
In her poignant essay, Schlossberg described the emotional toll of her illness on her family. She reflected on her struggles with the diagnosis, stating, “During the latest clinical trial, my doctor told me that he could keep me alive for a year, maybe.” Her thoughts turned to her children, expressing deep concern about their memories of her. “My first thought was that my kids, whose faces live permanently on the inside of my eyelids, wouldn’t remember me,” she wrote.
Schlossberg faced significant challenges during her treatment. She shared the pain of being unable to care for her newborn daughter due to the risk of infection following her transplants. “I didn’t ever really get to take care of my daughter — I couldn’t change her diaper or give her a bath or feed her,” she noted, emphasizing the profound impact her illness had on her family dynamics.
Her reflections on memory and motherhood were both heartfelt and haunting. “Sometimes I trick myself into thinking I’ll remember this forever, I’ll remember this when I’m dead. Obviously, I won’t,” she wrote. This introspective view highlights the emotional complexities of living with terminal illness while trying to cherish fleeting moments with loved ones.
Schlossberg is survived by her husband, George Moran, and their two young children, as well as her parents, Caroline Kennedy and Ed Schlossberg, and her siblings, Rose and Jack Schlossberg. The news of her passing has resonated deeply within her family and the broader community, with tributes pouring in for the dedicated environmental journalist and advocate.
The announcement of her death was made through the Instagram account of the JFK Library Foundation, where her family shared their grief and memories of her impactful life. Tatiana Schlossberg’s legacy includes her commitment to environmental issues, which she championed throughout her career as a journalist and author.
As the world mourns the loss of this talented individual, her words and spirit will continue to inspire those who knew her and those who followed her work.
