BOSTON (AP) — Tatiana Schlossberg, a fervent environmental journalist and granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 35. Her family announced her death via a statement on social media shared by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.
In her November 2025 essay for The New Yorker, Schlossberg revealed her struggle with terminal acute myeloid leukemia. She was diagnosed just a year earlier, after her doctor noted an abnormal white blood cell count following the birth of her second child. This rare form of leukemia predominantly affects older individuals, and her case was particularly challenging due to a unique mutation.
Throughout her illness, Schlossberg faced chemotherapy and multiple stem cell transplants, actively participating in clinical trials. In her poignant essay titled, \u201cA Battle With My Blood,\u201d she shared her fear of the future, not for herself, but for her children, hoping they would remember her. She expressed deep sadness that her wonderful life was being stolen from her.
Schlossberg criticized health policies endorsed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., her mother's cousin and Secretary of Health and Human Services, concerned that they would hinder progress for cancer patients. Her advocacy extended beyond personal battles; she was a prominent voice for environmental issues and climate change, notably through her work at The New York Times' Science section.
Her award-winning book, \u201cInconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have,\u201d further solidified her role as an influential environmentalist, earning her recognition from the Society of Environmental Journalists.
Despite her health struggles, Schlossberg remained engaged in the climate conversation, highlighting the gap in funding for cancer-related research and its potential impact on cancer treatment technologies, such as mRNA vaccines.
Schlossberg's legacy lives on through her written works and her commitment to advocating for the environment and health policies that could save lives. She leaves behind her husband, George Moran, and two young children, along with a hopelessly cherished family who will carry her memory.
