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Iconic German Duo the Kessler Twins Die by Assisted Suicide at 89
18 Nov
Summary
- German sisters the Kessler Twins, famous 1950s-60s entertainers, died by assisted suicide
- The 89-year-old twins chose to end their lives together in their home near Munich
- The sisters had entertained crowds across the US and Europe, appearing on popular TV shows
In a tragic turn of events, the iconic German entertainment duo the Kessler Twins have died by assisted suicide at the age of 89. According to a report in the German newspaper Bild, sisters Alice and Ellen Kessler chose to end their lives together on Monday in their home near Munich.
The Kessler Twins rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s, entertaining crowds across the United States and Europe with their singing and dancing. Born in Germany in 1936, the sisters performed with the Leipzig Opera as children before going on to share the stage with legendary artists like Fred Astaire and Frank Sinatra. They also became known for their appearances on popular Italian TV shows such as Giardino d'inverno and Studio Uno.
