Tatiana Schlossberg, a prominent environmental journalist and the granddaughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 35 after a prolonged struggle with cancer. Her death was confirmed by the Kennedy family, bringing renewed attention to both her professional legacy and her deeply personal final writings.
Schlossberg was the daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg and had built a reputation independent of her famous lineage. Known for her clear, research-driven approach to climate and environmental reporting, she focused much of her career on explaining how everyday human behavior contributes to environmental damage.
In late 2025, Schlossberg publicly shared that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive blood cancer. The diagnosis came not long after she gave birth to her second child. Medical evaluations later revealed a rare genetic mutation that significantly reduced the effectiveness of standard treatments, leaving doctors with limited options.
Over the following months, she underwent intensive medical care, including chemotherapy, experimental treatments, and stem cell transplants. Despite these efforts, her condition worsened. Schlossberg chose to write openly about her experience, offering a rare and honest account of living with terminal illness while raising young children.
Professionally, Schlossberg worked with major media organizations, including The New York Times, where she reported on science and environmental issues. Her 2019 book, Inconspicuous Consumption, was widely praised for making complex climate topics accessible to general readers. The book examined how modern lifestyles quietly but significantly contribute to environmental harm.
Beyond her journalism, Schlossberg was respected for her willingness to confront uncomfortable truths — whether about climate responsibility or the realities of serious illness. In her final published essay, she addressed not only her personal health journey but also broader concerns related to medical research, public policy, and the human cost of delayed scientific progress.
She is survived by her husband, George Moran, their two children, and her immediate and extended family. The family has requested privacy as they mourn her loss.
Tatiana Schlossberg’s death at a young age has resonated widely, not because of her family name alone, but because of the clarity, courage, and empathy she brought to both her reporting and her final words. Her work continues to influence conversations on environmental accountability and the power of honest storytelling.