Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, who was the granddaughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, passed away on a Tuesday at the age of 35. Her death came shortly after she revealed her battle with terminal cancer.
Family members announced her passing via a statement shared on social media accounts linked to the JFK Library Foundation. In their message, they expressed their sorrow, stating, “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Tatiana Schlossberg’s Illness
In November, Schlossberg disclosed in an essay published in *The New Yorker* that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive form of cancer. This type of cancer predominantly affects individuals over the age of 60.
- Her illness was identified after she gave birth to her second child in May 2024.
- Doctors found a notably high white blood cell count, indicating the presence of leukemia.
In her poignant essay, she reflected on her prognosis, revealing that her doctor suggested a limited time frame for her survival. “My first thought was that my kids, whose faces live permanently on the inside of my eyelids, wouldn’t remember me,” she wrote.
Career Highlights
Schlossberg was a prominent voice in environmental journalism, contributing to respected publications such as *The Atlantic* and *Vanity Fair*. In 2019, she released her award-winning book titled “Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have,” which focused on unseen environmental issues.
She is survived by her husband, George Moran, and their two children.
Political Stance
During her illness, Schlossberg voiced criticism regarding her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was nominated by former President Donald Trump for a position as health secretary. She openly condemned his appointment due to his lack of qualifications in medicine and public health.
Schlossberg’s mother, Caroline Kennedy, also opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination, describing him as a “predator” with an addiction to power in a letter addressed to U.S. senators before the vote.
Through her work and family legacy, Tatiana Schlossberg’s impact on both journalism and political discourse will be remembered.
