BREAKING: The Kennedy family is engulfed in fresh heartbreak following the death of Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, who passed away at the age of 35 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukaemia. The tragic news, confirmed by the JFK Library Foundation, has left a profound impact on her family and the nation.
Tatiana’s family announced her passing in a heartfelt statement earlier today, expressing, “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.” Tatiana leaves behind two young children and her mother, Caroline Kennedy, who has faced numerous personal tragedies throughout her life.
This devastating loss follows Tatiana’s public disclosure of her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. She revealed her condition in a poignant essay published in The New Yorker on the 62nd anniversary of JFK’s assassination. She had been diagnosed with blood cancer in May 2024 during childbirth, after initially feeling healthy throughout her pregnancy.
In her powerful piece, Tatiana described the shocking moment she learned of her illness, stating, “I did not, could not, believe that they were talking about me.” Despite her active lifestyle—having swum just a day before her diagnosis—she learned that she had a rare mutation of acute myeloid leukaemia that standard treatments could not cure.
Despite undergoing extensive treatments, including chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and two bone marrow transplants—one facilitated by her sister Rose—Tatiana’s health continued to decline. At the start of 2025, she joined a clinical trial for CAR-T cell therapy, hoping for a breakthrough in her treatment. Tragically, doctors had informed her that they could only extend her life “for a year, maybe.”
The heart-wrenching effects of her illness were palpable, especially regarding her role as a mother. She shared the pain of being separated from her children during treatment, expressing deep guilt about the impact her condition had on her family. “I was gone for almost half of her first year of life,” she wrote, reflecting on the emotional toll of her illness.
Tatiana’s passing adds to the long history of loss within the Kennedy family, often referred to as the “Kennedy Curse.” This lineage has endured countless tragedies, from the deaths of JFK and his brother Robert F. Kennedy to the untimely losses of several of their descendants.
Caroline Kennedy, now bereaved of her father, mother, brother, and daughter, faces yet another profound loss. The family has yet to announce funeral arrangements, but the impact of Tatiana’s death resonates deeply across the nation and beyond.
As the Kennedy family navigates this latest tragedy, they remain a symbol of resilience amid relentless adversity. The emotional weight of Tatiana’s story serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring legacy of love and loss that defines this iconic family.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops. Our thoughts are with the Kennedy family during this heartbreaking time.
