Jack Schlossberg Pays Emotional Tribute to His Late Sister Tatiana Schlossberg
The Kennedy family is mourning a devastating loss. Tatiana Schlossberg, the beloved sister of Jack Schlossberg and daughter of Caroline Kennedy, passed away earlier this morning after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was just 35 years old.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed through an official statement shared on the JFK Library Foundation’s Instagram account, released on behalf of Tatiana’s closest family members. The announcement included her husband, Dr. George Moran, their two young children, as well as her parents Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, her brother Jack, sister Rose, and sister-in-law Rory.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts,” the family wrote, capturing the depth of their grief in a simple yet powerful message.
At this time, the family has not publicly shared details regarding funeral arrangements, asking for privacy as they navigate an unimaginable loss.
A Brave Voice Amid Illness and History
In November, Tatiana Schlossberg an acclaimed environmental journalist and author publicly revealed her terminal diagnosis in a deeply personal essay titled “A Battle with My Blood,” published in The New Yorker. The essay coincided with the anniversary of her grandfather President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, adding historical weight to her already emotional words.
In the piece, Tatiana described the profound support she received from her family throughout her illness, writing candidly about months spent in hospital rooms and the quiet strength of her loved ones.
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“My parents and my brother and sister have been raising my children and sitting in my various hospital rooms almost every day,” she wrote. “They held my hand unflinchingly while I suffered, trying not to show their pain to protect me from it.”
Her words reflected not only gratitude, but also heartbreak particularly over the pain her illness brought to her mother.
“For my whole life, I tried to protect my mother,” Tatiana admitted. “Now I have added a new tragedy to her life, and there’s nothing I can do to stop it.”
Advocacy, Politics, and a Lasting Legacy
Tatiana’s essay also became one of the most emotionally charged contributions to the ongoing Kennedy family political divide. She openly criticized healthcare policies she believed endangered cancer patients and women’s medical autonomy including positions linked to RFK Jr. and the Trump administration.
She detailed her fears about funding for leukemia research and clinical trials, as well as access to lifesaving medications used in postpartum emergencies highlighting how political decisions directly affected her fight for survival.
Jack Schlossberg’s Quiet Tribute
Just weeks before the essay’s publication, Jack Schlossberg announced his congressional campaign in New York. In a subtle but poignant show of support, he shared Tatiana’s article on social media, followed by a simple caption:
“Life is short let it rip.”
Now, those words carry even greater weight.
Remembering Tatiana Schlossberg
Tatiana Schlossberg’s life was defined not only by her famous lineage, but by her intellect, courage, compassion, and honesty. Through her writing, advocacy, and love for her family, she leaves behind a legacy far deeper than headlines.
As tributes continue to pour in, one truth remains clear: Tatiana Schlossberg will be remembered not just as a Kennedy, but as a powerful voice who faced unimaginable hardship with grace and bravery.