Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, Anne Frank's stepsister, dies at 96
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Key Points:
- Eva Schloss, Auschwitz survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, died at age 96 in London, where she lived and worked as a Holocaust educator.
- Schloss co-founded the Anne Frank Trust UK and dedicated her life to combating prejudice and promoting Holocaust education worldwide.
- Born in Vienna in 1929, Schloss fled to Amsterdam, survived Auschwitz along with her mother, and later settled in Britain after the war.
- After years of silence about her trauma, she began publicly sharing her story in 1986, speaking globally to educate younger generations about the Holocaust.
- Schloss is remembered for her tireless efforts to promote understanding and peace, leaving a legacy through her books, speeches, and advocacy work.
