Tatiana Schlossberg, the celebrated environmental journalist and beloved granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 35. Her family announced her passing on December 30, 2025, in a heartfelt statement shared through the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts,” the family wrote, expressing profound grief at the loss of a vibrant voice and devoted mother.
Born on May 5, 1990, in New York City, Schlossberg grew up amid the legacy of one of America’s most iconic political families. The daughter of Caroline Kennedy, former U.S. ambassador and author, and Edwin Schlossberg, a designer and artist, she inherited a passion for public life and intellectual curiosity. As the granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, her life was woven into the fabric of American history — yet she made her own mark through journalism and environmental advocacy.
Schlossberg’s career was distinguished by a deep commitment to telling stories that mattered. After graduating from Yale University and earning a master’s degree from the University of Oxford, she became a science and climate reporter, contributing to prestigious outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and others. In 2019, she published Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have, a book that illuminated the hidden effects of daily life on the planet — a work that won recognition for its clarity and insight.
In November 2025, Schlossberg revealed in an emotional essay in The New Yorker that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with a rare genetic mutation shortly after the birth of her second child in May 2024. Despite her previously robust health and active lifestyle, the diagnosis came as a shock. She underwent grueling treatment — including multiple rounds of chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and clinical trials — sharing candid reflections on the physical and emotional toll.
Her New Yorker essay, titled “A Battle With My Blood,” offered readers a moving look at her struggle with illness, her love for her family, and her determination to remain present for her young children even as her prognosis darkened. In it, she wrote about the painful realization that her children might not remember her, and the heartbreak of facing mortality while surrounded by those she cherished most.
Schlossberg’s voice extended beyond her own illness. In her final months, she also voiced concern about health policy and cancer research funding, even as she advocated for more robust support for scientific and medical progress. Her reflections underscored both her sharp intellect and her deep empathy.
She is survived by her husband, George Moran, and their two young children, as well as her parents and siblings. The loss of Tatiana Schlossberg — a journalist who brought clarity, compassion, and urgency to vital conversations about climate and science — has been felt deeply by family, friends, and readers alike. At just 35, her passing serves as a poignant reminder of both the fragility of life and the enduring impact of a life lived with purpose.
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