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The Kessler twins Alice and Ellen at the "Die Liebe Geld" theater premiere in Munich in March 2022. The show legends were 89 years old.
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The Kessler twins, Alice and Ellen, died in Munich at the age of 89. According to the "Bild" newspaper, the criminal investigation department was called in. The possibility of any outside involvement has been ruled out.
According to the newspaper, the police were informed on Monday afternoon that the 89-year-olds had made use of "accompanied euthanasia".
In Germany, "accompanied euthanasia" is permitted under certain conditions: for example, the person must "act on their own responsibility and of their own free will" and be of legal age and legally competent. The lethal act must also be carried out by the person themselves - otherwise it would be "active euthanasia", which is prohibited.
Alice and Ellen Kessler were born on August 20, 1936 in Nerchau, Saxony. They achieved international recognition as singers, dancers, actresses and entertainers. They were inseparable throughout their lives and remain united even in death.
Back in April 2024, the twins expressed to the German newspaper their wish to one day be buried in the same urn. They wanted to rest together with the ashes of their mother Elsa and their dog Yello. "That's what we stipulated in our will," Ellen Kessler explained at the time.
The news of her death touched many people who admired the Kessler twins for their life's work and their close bond.
The famous Kessler twins Alice and Ellen have died in Munich. They were 89 years old. An investigation by the criminal investigation department points to special circumstances.
