Overview
- Their ashes will be laid to rest at Waldfriedhof Grünwald in their mother's grave with no public service, guests or speeches, in line with their will.
- The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Humanes Sterben confirmed they died on November 17 by assisted suicide at their home in Grünwald.
- Reports say the sisters set the date months in advance, were accompanied by a physician and a lawyer, and left sealed gift parcels for friends to open after their deaths.
- Friends describe serious health issues for Ellen, including a stroke, heart problems and depression, while Alice was said to be comparatively well.
- Their estate, once intended solely for Médecins Sans Frontières, is now to be shared among charities including CBM, UNICEF, the Paul Klinger Artists’ Social Fund and the German Patient Protection Foundation.