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Holocaust Survivor and TikTok Educator Lily Ebert Dies at 100

Lily Ebert, who survived Auschwitz and later became a prominent advocate for Holocaust education, passed away peacefully at her home in London.

  • Lily Ebert was deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau at age 20, where she lost her mother, sister, and brother to the gas chambers.
  • After the war, Ebert moved to Switzerland, then Israel, and finally settled in London in 1967, dedicating her life to Holocaust education.
  • She co-authored a bestselling memoir, 'Lily's Promise,' with her great-grandson Dov Forman, and gained millions of followers on TikTok by sharing her story.
  • Ebert was honored with several awards for her contributions to Holocaust education, including an MBE and the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary.
  • Her death has sparked tributes from around the world, including a heartfelt message from King Charles III, who praised her resilience and courage.
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