Caroline Kennedy Breaks Silence on Tatiana’s Death

Five months after losing her daughter Tatiana Schlossberg to a rare blood cancer at just 35, Caroline Kennedy is finally opening up. And it’s devastating. The former U.S. ambassador honored her environmental journalist daughter in a deeply personal statement, revealing how much Tatiana’s legacy means to her family.

Tatiana died after battling the illness privately, leaving behind groundbreaking work in environmental journalism and a massive hole in the Kennedy family. Caroline’s decision to speak out now? A powerful tribute to everything her daughter accomplished in her short life. The family has kept details close to the vest, but Caroline’s words make clear just how proud she was of Tatiana’s mission-driven career.

This is the first time Caroline has publicly addressed her daughter’s passing since the tragedy. No word yet on what specific projects or causes the family plans to champion in Tatiana’s name, but given the Kennedy legacy, something tells us this is far from over.

Based on reporting from E! Online.