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Iconic Twins Alice and Ellen Kessler Die at 89 in Planned Assisted Suicide

Officials describe a prearranged assisted death conducted under Germany's post‑2020 legal framework, with confirmation from the national right‑to‑die group.

Overview

  • The sisters died on November 17 at their home in Grünwald near Munich after choosing a joint procedure confirmed by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Humanes Sterben (DGHS).
  • Bavarian police were alerted at midday, confirmed both deaths at the scene, and ruled out third‑party involvement.
  • Regional outlets report that a physician and a lawyer were present during their final hours, reflecting customary safeguards for assisted death in Germany.
  • Evidence of careful planning included a same‑day letter canceling a newspaper subscription and written instructions for their farewell.
  • Their wills call for a shared urn with their mother and dog, with assets directed to charities including Médecins Sans Frontières, as obituaries recall their Eurovision 1959 appearance and Italian television stardom.