Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s Granddaughter and Environmental Journalist, Dies at 35

New York, 3 January 2026 – Tatiana Celia Kennedy Schlossberg, the accomplished environmental journalist, author, and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 35 following a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

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The devastating news was announced on 30 December 2025 by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation on Instagram, in a statement signed by her immediate family: “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.” The post was signed by her husband George Moran and their children Edwin and Josephine; her parents, Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg; siblings Jack and Rose Schlossberg; and Rose’s wife Rory.

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Schlossberg, born on 5 May 1990, was the middle child of Caroline Kennedy – the U.S. Ambassador to Australia and only surviving child of President Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis – and designer Edwin Schlossberg. A Yale and Oxford graduate, she forged a respected career in journalism, focusing on climate change and the environment. She worked as a reporter for The New York Times, contributed to The Atlantic and The Washington Post, and authored the 2019 book Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have.

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Her death comes just over a month after she publicly revealed her terminal diagnosis in a profoundly moving essay for The New Yorker, titled “A Battle With My Blood,” published on 22 November 2025 – the 62nd anniversary of her grandfather’s assassination. In the piece, Schlossberg recounted learning of her AML diagnosis hours after giving birth to her daughter in May 2024, when routine bloodwork revealed an alarmingly high white blood cell count. The cancer carried a rare Inversion 3 mutation, aggressive and typically seen in older patients.

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She described undergoing intensive chemotherapy, two stem cell transplants (one from her sister Rose), and clinical trials, yet the disease persisted. With raw honesty, she reflected on the heartbreak of leaving her young son and newborn daughter, writing: “This could not possibly be my life.” The essay also touched on broader concerns, including the impact of health policy changes on cancer research and patients.

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Tributes have poured in from family and public figures. Maria Shriver, her cousin and a journalist, called her “valiant, strong, courageous” and praised her use of words to “educate others about the earth.” Brother Jack Schlossberg shared a poignant reflection, while the Kennedy family’s history of tragedy – often referred to as the “Kennedy curse” – has resurfaced in public discourse.

Schlossberg is survived by her husband, physician George Moran; their two children; parents Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg; siblings Rose and Jack; and extended family. Funeral arrangements remain private, with reports suggesting a desire for intimacy amid ongoing family sensitivities.

Her legacy as a thoughtful voice on climate issues endures, amplified by her final, courageous words that resonated deeply with readers worldwide.