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Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Step-Sister and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 96

Published January 5, 2026, 07:15
Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Step-Sister and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 96

Eva Schloss, step-sister of Anne Frank and a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 96 in London. Schloss dedicated her life to passing on the memory of the Holocaust to younger generations and fighting against prejudice. She was a co-founder of the Anne Frank Trust and worked tirelessly for education and the promotion of peace. Her family expressed their deep sorrow at the loss of this 'remarkable woman', while King Charles III and his wife Camilla also expressed their condolences. Schloss had a harrowing survival story, having lost her parents and brother at Auschwitz. After the war, Schloss settled in London, where she married and had three daughters. Her mother married Otto Frank, Anne Frank’s father, creating a new family. Schloss continued to share her story around the world, through books and speeches. Eva Schloss was a voice of memory and justice, who dedicated her life to fighting hatred and intolerance. Her loss leaves a great void in the community of Holocaust survivors and in all those who fight for a better world.