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Kessler Twins, icons of post-war German entertainment, dead at 89

The Kessler Twins, a singing-dancing German entertainment duo who reached the height of their fame in post-war Europe, have died at the age of 89, dpa has learned.

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Who were the Kessler twins? Post-war German icons Alice and Ellen pass away at age 89 in Munich

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Entertainment duo The Kessler Twins die on same day by assisted suicide

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Entertainment duo the Kessler twins die by assisted suicide, aged 89

Alice and Ellen Kessler, the German twins who rose to fame in the 1950s as a variety entertainment duo, have died at the age of 89 by joint assisted suicide, advocacy organization the German Society f...

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Who Were the Kessler Twins? Inside the Sisters’ Film and Music Careers Before Their Deaths

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The Kessler Twins: The German dancer sisters who ended their lives in a 'joint suicide'

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Legendary twin entertainment duo die together via assisted suicide

The twins — who performed with major acts like Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra and Harry Belafonte — were born in Nazi Germany in 1936.

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Germany's Kessler twins, who became dance stars in the 50s and 60s, die at 89

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Dancing twins who performed with Sinatra die by assisted suicide

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The famous Kessler Twins chose to die together at the age of 89

Discover the story of the Kessler Twins, legendary performers who passed together at 89. Learn more about their final moments and enduring fame.

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Why did the Kessler twins make a joint choice? Details explored as the famed post-war entertainers Alice and Ellen pass away at 89

Popular German twin sisters Alice and Ellen Kessler died on Monday, November 17, 2025. The twins decided to end their lives on the same day via assisted suicide.

‘Not post-war Nazi Germany’: Is banning political parties the answer?

Experts agree that banning registration of a political party would not prevent them running in state and federal elections. But some say it’s an important step.

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Polish, German bishops remember 'great act of forgiveness' that happened 20 years after WWII

When bishops from Poland and Germany gather to commemorate one of Europe's most famous acts of reconciliation, discussion will focus on its historic significance and continued meaning for the present.

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Polish Church's gesture of reconciliation marks 60 years

Polish bishops reached out to their German counterparts in November 1965 with a message of reconciliation. Despite the Cold War and an ongoing border dispute, it was a turning point in German-Polish relations.