Alice and Ellen Kessler, renowned German entertainers who performed as The Kessler Twins, ended their lives through assisted means at their shared residence in Grunwald, according to Munich law enforcement. The sisters were 89 years old. The German Society for Humane Dying confirmed the twins had held membership for over a year and underwent consultations with legal and medical professionals before making their decision. The organization noted that individuals choosing this path must demonstrate mental clarity and sustained resolve rather than impulsive thinking.
Born in 1936, the identical twins trained as ballet dancers before fleeing from East to West Germany and launching their entertainment careers. A Parisian cabaret director discovered them, leading to international fame that included representing unified Germany at Eurovision and touring with performers including Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire. The sisters continued performing into their eighties. Germany's highest court struck down prohibitions on assisted dying after determining such restrictions violated constitutional protections, though the practice remains unregulated rather than explicitly authorized.
Born in 1936, the identical twins trained as ballet dancers before fleeing from East to West Germany and launching their entertainment careers. A Parisian cabaret director discovered them, leading to international fame that included representing unified Germany at Eurovision and touring with performers including Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire. The sisters continued performing into their eighties. Germany's highest court struck down prohibitions on assisted dying after determining such restrictions violated constitutional protections, though the practice remains unregulated rather than explicitly authorized.
