Caroline Kennedy Honors Late Daughter Tatiana Schlossberg at JFK Courage Awards

Caroline Kennedy took the stage at the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award ceremony on Sunday, May 31, to pay tribute to her late daughter Tatiana Schlossberg.

The remarks marked a rare public appearance from Kennedy, coming close to six months after Tatiana's passing. The environmental journalist died in December 2025 at 35 years old from acute myeloid leukemia.

During her speech, Kennedy spoke about the significance of family in preserving her father's legacy. "Politics is a family endeavor, and I'm so grateful to the members of my family who are here tonight and whose support over many years has kept my father's spirit alive and made this institution a living memorial," she shared.

Kennedy then turned her attention to Tatiana, whom she had with husband Edwin Schlossberg. "Most of all, we remember Tatiana, who served on the board of this library, and represented everything my parents stood for in her beautiful, amazing and too-short life," she said.

The crowd responded with sustained applause lasting approximately 20 seconds following the tribute.

The Kennedy family held a private funeral service for Tatiana at a New York City church in early January. Her brother Jack Schlossberg spoke publicly about her loss in early May.