BOSTON — Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 35, following a brave battle with cancer. In November 2025, she revealed her terminal cancer diagnosis in a heartfelt essay for The New Yorker. Her family announced her passing through a statement shared on social media by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, expressing deep sadness and love for her.
Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in May 2024, Schlossberg faced a complex health journey that included chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and participation in clinical trials. In her poignant essay, 'A Battle With My Blood,' she reflected on her experience, shedding light on the emotional and physical toll of her illness. Her struggles underscored her advocacy for cancer research and a critique of health policies, particularly those backed by her mother’s cousin, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Her notable contributions to environmental journalism included work for The New York Times’ Science section and the publication of her award-winning book 'Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have.' In her writing, she often connected personal experiences with broader issues, emphasizing the urgent need to address climate change and its effects. Schlossberg expressed a heartbreaking concern that her children would not remember her, lamenting the life she would miss with her family.
Tatiana Schlossberg’s legacy continues to resonate through her contributions to environmental discourse, as she fought for a sustainable future while navigating her own battles.
Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in May 2024, Schlossberg faced a complex health journey that included chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and participation in clinical trials. In her poignant essay, 'A Battle With My Blood,' she reflected on her experience, shedding light on the emotional and physical toll of her illness. Her struggles underscored her advocacy for cancer research and a critique of health policies, particularly those backed by her mother’s cousin, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Her notable contributions to environmental journalism included work for The New York Times’ Science section and the publication of her award-winning book 'Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have.' In her writing, she often connected personal experiences with broader issues, emphasizing the urgent need to address climate change and its effects. Schlossberg expressed a heartbreaking concern that her children would not remember her, lamenting the life she would miss with her family.
Tatiana Schlossberg’s legacy continues to resonate through her contributions to environmental discourse, as she fought for a sustainable future while navigating her own battles.
