The Kennedy family curse claimed another young life as Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK and accomplished environmental journalist, lost her battle with acute myeloid leukemia at just 35 years old.
Story Snapshot
- Tatiana Schlossberg died December 30, 2025, after 18-month battle with terminal leukemia
- Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in May 2024, shortly after giving birth to second child
- Environmental journalist for New York Times who publicly criticized RFK Jr.’s cancer research policies
- Survived by husband George Moran, two young children, and prominent Kennedy family members
A Life Cut Short by Disease
Tatiana Schlossberg’s death adds another tragic chapter to the Kennedy family’s long history of premature losses. The environmental journalist and author succumbed to acute myeloid leukemia on December 30, 2025, just seven months after publicly revealing her terminal diagnosis. Her family announced the devastating news through the JFK Library Foundation with a simple yet heartbreaking statement: “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
The timing of her diagnosis proved particularly cruel. Schlossberg received her cancer diagnosis in May 2024, shortly after welcoming her second child with husband George Moran. What should have been a joyous period of new motherhood instead became the beginning of an aggressive medical fight involving chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and experimental clinical trials.
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Courage in the Face of Terminal Illness
Rather than retreat from public life, Schlossberg chose to confront her mortality head-on through her writing. In November 2025, she penned a powerful essay for The New Yorker detailing her cancer journey and the brutal realities of fighting a terminal illness while caring for young children. The piece demonstrated the same environmental advocacy that defined her career, but with the added urgency of someone racing against time.
Her decision to go public with her diagnosis reflected both personal courage and professional integrity. Schlossberg used her platform to educate readers about acute myeloid leukemia while maintaining her role as a mother and journalist. The essay served as both a memoir and a call to action, showcasing her determination to make every remaining moment count.
Family Tensions Over Medical Policy
Schlossberg’s final essay contained pointed criticism of her relative Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s stance on cancer research funding. This public disagreement highlighted the complex dynamics within America’s most famous political dynasty, particularly regarding science and medical research. Her critique carried special weight given her personal battle with the very disease affected by research funding policies.
The family dispute underscored broader national debates about medical research priorities and government funding. Schlossberg’s position reflected her scientific training and journalism background, while also demonstrating how personal experience with illness can sharpen one’s perspective on policy debates. Her willingness to challenge a prominent family member publicly showed remarkable independence during her final months.
Legacy of Environmental Journalism
Beyond her family connections, Schlossberg built a respected career as an environmental journalist for The New York Times and authored several books on climate issues. Her work focused on making complex environmental science accessible to general audiences, a skill that proved valuable during her final battle with cancer. She approached both environmental destruction and personal illness with the same analytical rigor and commitment to truth.
Schlossberg leaves behind husband George Moran, two young children, her parents including former Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, and siblings Jack and Rose. Her death represents not only a personal loss for the Kennedy family but also the silencing of an important voice in environmental journalism. At 35, she had already established herself as a serious researcher and writer independent of her famous lineage, making her early death all the more tragic.
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Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, dies at 35
