Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, dies at 96

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 6, 2026 at 03:40 AM

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Eva Schloss, an Auschwitz survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, died in London on January 4, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in Vienna in 1929, Schloss survived Auschwitz with her mother after being betrayed and arrested in Amsterdam, where her family had fled to escape Nazi persecution. Following the war, she dedicated her life to Holocaust education and challenging prejudice, co-founding the Anne Frank Trust UK. King Charles III praised Schloss's lifelong work promoting understanding and resilience. The European Jewish Congress also mourned the loss of Schloss, recognizing her as a powerful voice for Holocaust education.

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