Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, was seen leaving his sister's New York City apartment building just hours after her tragic death from leukaemia. The 32-year-old aspiring politician was photographed getting into a taxi on Park Avenue, appearing visibly distressed following the family's loss.
A Family in Mourning
The Kennedy-Schlossberg family announced the devastating news on Tuesday, confirming that Tatiana Schlossberg had passed away at the age of 35. A statement, signed by her immediate family including her brother Jack, mother Caroline, and father Edwin Schlossberg, read: 'Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.'
According to reports from the New York Post, Jack was spotted earlier the same day pushing his nephew's stroller through the door of Tatiana's luxurious Park Avenue apartment building. Later, he was seen alone, looking dishevelled and with puffy eyes, as he stood stoically before entering the back of a waiting cab.
The Kennedy Legacy
Jack and Tatiana are the children of Caroline Kennedy, the only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and her husband, designer Edwin Schlossberg. The family, often in the public eye, was photographed together as recently as December 2022 meeting the Prince of Wales.
Jack Schlossberg, a Harvard Law graduate and social media personality, has recently signalled his intention to enter the political arena, expressing hopes for a Congressional run. This personal tragedy strikes as he prepares for a future in public life, a path well-trodden by his iconic forebears.
A Private Grief in the Public Eye
The images of Jack's departure underscore the difficult intersection of private mourning and public scrutiny for members of the Kennedy family. The loss of Tatiana Schlossberg to leukaemia is a stark reminder of the disease's indiscriminate nature, affecting even the most prominent of families.
While the family has requested privacy during this profoundly difficult time, the moment captured outside the Manhattan apartment building offers a glimpse into the raw and immediate impact of sudden bereavement. The family's statement remains the only official comment on their loss.
