- Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former US president John F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 35 after a battle with leukemia
- The New York Times journalist and columnist had previously publicly shared his diagnosis in 2024, revealing that he felt healthy despite his illness.
- He is survived by his brother Jack, his sister Rose, his mother Caroline Kennedy, her husband Dr. George Moran, and their two children, Edwin and Josephine
Famous New York Times reporter and author Tatiana Schlossberg has sadly passed away.
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Tatiana was the granddaughter of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963. She was the daughter of Kennedy’s only surviving child, Caroline Kennedy.
What happened to Tatiana Schlossberg?
News of Tatiana’s death emerged for the first time on Tuesday, December 30, when the American news outlet TMZ reported her death.
The JFK Library Foundation later confirmed the news on their social media pages, saying:
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.”
Tatiana was diagnosed with leukemia in May 2024. In one of her literary essays, she revealed that she felt healthy despite her diagnosis, according to WHDH.
He wrote about his lifestyle, noting that he regularly ran five to ten miles in Central Park and once swam three miles across the Hudson River to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
According to TMZ, Tatiana is survived by her brother Jack, who is currently running for parliament in New York, her sister Rose, her husband Dr. George Moran, and their two children, Edwin and Josephine.
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Netizens mourn Tatiana Schlossberg
The news of his death caused shock in the media industry and among his followers. Social media was flooded with tributes from fans and good Samaritans, many expressing their grief over the loss of a talented journalist and beloved member of the Kennedy family.
Here are some of their messages:
Laurel Ann Lewis Brockman:
“Caroline Kennedy has endured more than her share of pain and tragedy. May the memory of her daughter, Tatiana, be a blessing.”
Eileen O’Keeffe Fitzgerald:
“My deepest condolences. Tatiana’s beauty, intelligence, and courage were evident in the way she spoke openly and fearlessly about her disease and the research that could yet save so many lives. May her faith and strength remain a guiding light, and may we all learn from her incredible truth and perseverance.”
G Catherine Patterson:
“Poor Caroline, she has lost so many loved ones so early, did her daughter have any children? Perhaps they can be a source of comfort in her time of sorrow.”
Bartley Wyoming:
“He fought a very difficult battle that should have its cure.”
Gene Cain:
“Life is too short…life is really a gamble…for some the game is short and for others it is a little long but the result is always the same.”
Susan Davis:
“I was too young to vote for JFK, but he was the president of my generation and I was happy to support him in the next election. I have followed his family’s journey since then, and with a heavy heart today.”
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