The loss of Tatiana Schlossberg, a prominent environmental journalist and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, has left a profound impact. She was only 35 years old when she passed away, and her family shared the news in a heartfelt statement.
Tatiana Schlossberg’s Battle with Cancer
Tatiana, daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, revealed her terminal cancer diagnosis in a November 2025 essay published in The New Yorker. In May 2024, her doctors diagnosed her with acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 34. The diagnosis followed the birth of her second child when a high white blood cell count prompted further testing.
Schlossberg underwent extensive treatment, including multiple rounds of chemotherapy and two stem cell transplants. Despite her efforts, her prognosis remained dire. During her last clinical trial, her doctor estimated she might live for another year at most.
Critique of Health Policies
Career Highlights
As an environmental journalist, Schlossberg made significant contributions to climate change reporting, particularly through her work in the Science section of The New York Times. Her book, “Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have,” received the Rachel Carson Environment Book Award from the Society of Environmental Journalists in 2020.
Personal Reflections
A Legacy of Loss
The Schlossberg family has a poignant legacy. Caroline Kennedy, Tatiana’s mother, was just five years old when her father was assassinated in 1963. The family faced further tragedy with the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 and John F. Kennedy Jr. in a plane crash in 1999. Each loss has left an impact on Tatiana’s life and work.
Tatiana Schlossberg’s life and contributions to environmental journalism will be remembered even as we mourn her untimely death. Her commitment to climate issues and her family’s enduring legacy highlight the complexities of personal struggle against the backdrop of public expectations.
