The granddaughter of former US President John F. Kennedy Jr., Tatiana Schlossberg, has announced her diagnosis with an aggressive form of cancer, revealing that doctors have given her less than a year to live. The 35-year-old made this disclosure in an essay published in The New Yorker, coinciding with the poignant anniversary of her grandfather's assassination.
Schlossberg, a climate journalist and mother of two, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after childbirth in May 2024. In her emotional narrative titled 'A Battle With My Blood', she reflects on her once-healthy lifestyle and expresses alarm over the political landscape involving her controversial second cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom she disapproves of as a health secretary under Donald Trump.
Despite undergoing treatments like chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, she faced disheartening news from her doctors regarding her prognosis. Schlossberg poignantly shared her concerns about her children, fearing they may not remember her, and expressed deep regret about adding another tragedy to her family's legacy.
The tone of her essay is filled with personal insights into her struggles, family legacy, and the impacts of political decisions on her life. Her brother Jack Schlossberg has publicly supported her by sharing her essay, emphasizing the importance of living fully amidst life's unpredictability.
The Kennedy family's multifaceted connection to American politics is underscored, reflecting both their public roles and the intense personal tragedies that have shaped their narrative over the generations.
