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Tatiana Schlossberg, Climate Journalist and Daughter of Caroline Kennedy, Dies at 30
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Tatiana Schlossberg, a climate journalist and the daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, passed away on December 30, 2024, after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. She was 30 years old.
The declaration of her death, initially shared on social media, was widely reported by major news outlets, marking the end of a courageous fight against an aggressive cancer.
Early Life and Family Background
Tatiana Celia Kennedy Schlossberg was born on July 22, 1994, to caroline kennedy, the former U.S. Ambassador to Japan and daughter of President John F.Kennedy, and Edwin Schlossberg, a renowned designer and author. She was the granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and the niece of John F. Kennedy Jr.
The Schlossberg family has experienced critically important tragedy throughout its history, including the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963 and the death of John F. Kennedy Jr. in a plane crash in 1999.Tatiana Schlossberg acknowledged this history in her writing, expressing sorrow at adding to her family’s pain.
Career as a Climate Journalist
schlossberg dedicated her career to climate journalism, writing extensively about the environmental crisis. She held a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a law degree from new York University School of Law, according to The New York Times. She contributed to outlets including The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Politico.
Her work focused on the intersection of climate change and policy, often exploring the legal and political challenges of addressing the crisis. She was known for her insightful analysis and commitment to raising awareness about the urgency of climate action.
Diagnosis and Public Battle with Leukemia
In November 2024, schlossberg announced her diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive form of cancer of the blood and bone marrow, in an essay titled A Battle With My Blood
published in The New Yorker. She revealed she had been diagnosed in May 2024, shortly after giving birth to her second child.
She candidly shared her experience with chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, acknowledging a grim prognosis. In her essay, she expressed her deepest fear: that her children would not remember her. She wrote about the emotional toll of the diagnosis, not only on herself but also on her family, given their history of loss.
Schlossberg’s openness about her illness resonated with many, sparking conversations about cancer, motherhood, and the importance of cherishing time with loved ones. She continued to write and share updates on her condition in the months leading up to her death.
Legacy and Remembrance
The news of Schlossberg’s passing has prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes from colleagues, friends, and public figures. her dedication to climate journalism and her courageous battle with cancer have left a lasting impact.
Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg released a statement saying, “Our gorgeous Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Details regarding memorial services have not yet been announced. Schlossberg is survived by her husband,her two children,her parents,and her siblings.
