Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s Granddaughter, Dies at 35 from Cancer

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F. Kennedy, passed away on March 26, 2024, at the age of 35. The news was announced by the JFK Library Foundation through social media, conveying the heartfelt message from her family. The post stated, “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.” The message was signed by family members including Caroline Kennedy, her mother, and her siblings, George, Edwin, and Josephine Moran.

Schlossberg had been battling acute myeloid leukemia, a severe form of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow. She shared her diagnosis in a poignant essay published in The New Yorker in November 2025. In her writing, Schlossberg revealed that doctors had given her less than a year to live. The illness was diagnosed while she was hospitalized after the birth of her second child, a daughter. She also had a son with her husband, George Moran.

In her essay, Schlossberg expressed disbelief at her diagnosis, stating, “I did not – could not – believe…I was actually one of the healthiest people I knew.” She highlighted the profound support from her family during her illness, noting that her sister, Rose, matched as a stem cell donor for her first transfusion. “My brother (Jack) was a half-match, but he still asked every doctor if maybe a half-match was better, just in case,” she wrote.

Schlossberg was academically accomplished, holding a BA in History from Yale University and a master’s degree in American history from the University of Oxford. Before her diagnosis, she was an environmental writer working on a research project focused on ocean conservation. In her essay, she candidly shared her fears about not being able to care for her daughter due to health risks following transplants. She reflected on her worries about being forgotten by her children, stating, “My son might have a few memories, but he’ll probably start confusing them with pictures he sees or stories he hears.”

Despite her challenges, Schlossberg endeavored to focus on the present with her family. “Since I don’t know what death is like and there’s no one to tell me what comes after it, I’ll keep pretending. I will keep trying to remember,” she wrote, demonstrating her resilience in the face of adversity.

The death of Tatiana Schlossberg marks a significant loss, not only for her family but also for those who admired her work and spirit. Her legacy will endure in the hearts of those she touched throughout her life.