Tatiana Schlossberg Was Heartbroken to Add ‘Another Tragedy’ to Mom Caroline Kennedy’s Life

Tatiana Schlossberg, Writer and Daughter of Caroline Kennedy, Dead at 35

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Caroline, who lives a very private life, has yet to publicly share a statement about Tatiana’s death; however, Maria Shriver paid tribute to her cousin in her social media post about the loss.

“I cannot make sense of this. I cannot make any sense of it at all. None. Zero,” Shriver wrote. “My heart has always been with my cousin Caroline ever since we were little kids. My entire being is with her now. What a rock she has been.”

“Those of us left behind will make sure Eddie and Josie know what a beautiful, courageous spirit their mother was and will always be. She takes after her extraordinary mother, Caroline,” she contonued. “May we all hold Tatiana’s family in our collective embrace not just today, but in the days ahead, and may each of you who read this know how lucky you are to be alive right now. Please pause and honor your life. It truly is such a gift.”