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Kessler Twins Ellen and Alice Cause of Death: What We Know

Kessler Twins Ellen and Alice Cause of Death: What We Know

Summary

Ellen and Alice Kessler, known as the Kessler Twins, died by assisted suicide at their home in Germany at age 89. They had planned this decision under legal conditions in Germany, where medically assisted dying is allowed. The twins were famous entertainers who performed internationally, leaving a significant mark on European and American entertainment.

Key Facts

  • Ellen and Alice Kessler were renowned German entertainers famous as the Kessler Twins.
  • They died by assisted suicide at their home in Grünwald, Germany.
  • Assisted suicide is legal in Germany under specific conditions.
  • The Kesslers had been planning this decision for some time and were members of the German Society for Humane Dying (DGHS).
  • They discussed their end-of-life plans with a lawyer and a doctor.
  • The twins were born on August 20, 1936, in Saxony, Germany and began their entertainment careers after fleeing East Germany.
  • They became famous in Europe and the U.S., appearing with stars like Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire.
  • The twins had no spouses, lived together, and wished to be buried with their mother and pet.
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