Tue Jan 06 02:40:51 UTC 2026: Auschwitz Survivor and Anne Frank’s Stepsister, Eva Schloss, Dies at 96

Eva Schloss, an Auschwitz survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, who dedicated her life to Holocaust education, has died at the age of 96. The Anne Frank Trust UK, where Schloss served as honorary president, announced her death on Saturday in London. King Charles III expressed his admiration for Schloss’s lifelong commitment to “overcoming hatred and prejudice.”

Born in Vienna in 1929 as Eva Geiringer, Schloss’s family fled to Amsterdam, where she befriended Anne Frank. After two years in hiding, they were betrayed and sent to Auschwitz. Schloss and her mother survived, while her father and brother perished. Following the war, Schloss moved to the UK, married, and in 1953, her mother married Anne Frank’s father, Otto. Schloss began publicly sharing her experiences in 1986, becoming a prominent voice in Holocaust education, speaking at schools, prisons, and international conferences until her 90s.

Key Takeaways:

  • Eva Schloss, Auschwitz survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, passed away at 96 in London.
  • Schloss dedicated her life to Holocaust education after remaining silent about her experiences for many years.
  • King Charles III praised Schloss’s work in promoting kindness and understanding.
  • Schloss survived Auschwitz with her mother, while her father and brother died there.
  • She co-founded a charitable trust and authored books to educate young people about the Holocaust.

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