The Kessler Sisters, known as the Kessler Twins, chose to die together
19 november 2025 в 07:13
German sisters Alisa and Ellen Kessler, known as the Kessler twins, were popular artists who rose to fame in the 1950s and 60s. Unfortunately, the sisters decided to end their lives in November 2025 through a joint suicide, which was confirmed by the German Society for Humane Dying after news of their death became known.
«They had been considering this option for a long time», - the organization said in a statement in English, according to NBC News.
Below you will learn more about the late Kessler twins, their beginnings in the entertainment industry, and their career.
The Kessler twins were known for their talent in singing and dancing. They were born on August 20, 1936 in Germany and trained in ballet before their family moved from East Germany to West Germany. Starting their career in the performing arts, Alisa and Ellen became a popular artistic duo worldwide.
By the early 1960s, the sisters were living in Italy and appeared on the cover of the Italian edition of Playboy magazine. In America, Alisa and Ellen also garnered a lot of attention and performed on The Ed Sullivan Show to showcase their talent.
Alisa and Ellen died by joint suicide, confirmed by the German Society for Humane Dying in a statement in English.
«They had been considering this option for a long time. They were members of the organization for over a year», - the society said. «A lawyer and a doctor had preliminary discussions with them».
The organization explained that those who choose suicide in Germany «must be absolutely clear, that is, free and responsible. The decision must be well thought out and consistent, that is, made over a long period of time and not impulsively».
Alisa and Ellen were 89 years old at the time of their death.
Joint suicide is when a person takes medical measures to end their life. The practice is strictly prohibited in some countries and states in the USA. The process involves a doctor administering a lethal dose of medication to the person who chooses to end their life.
Joint suicide is allowed in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg, Australia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and certain parts of the USA, including California, Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, and Vermont.
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1−800−273-TALK (8255)
«They had been considering this option for a long time», - the organization said in a statement in English, according to NBC News.
Below you will learn more about the late Kessler twins, their beginnings in the entertainment industry, and their career.
The Kessler twins were known for their talent in singing and dancing. They were born on August 20, 1936 in Germany and trained in ballet before their family moved from East Germany to West Germany. Starting their career in the performing arts, Alisa and Ellen became a popular artistic duo worldwide.
By the early 1960s, the sisters were living in Italy and appeared on the cover of the Italian edition of Playboy magazine. In America, Alisa and Ellen also garnered a lot of attention and performed on The Ed Sullivan Show to showcase their talent.
Alisa and Ellen died by joint suicide, confirmed by the German Society for Humane Dying in a statement in English.
«They had been considering this option for a long time. They were members of the organization for over a year», - the society said. «A lawyer and a doctor had preliminary discussions with them».
The organization explained that those who choose suicide in Germany «must be absolutely clear, that is, free and responsible. The decision must be well thought out and consistent, that is, made over a long period of time and not impulsively».
Alisa and Ellen were 89 years old at the time of their death.
Joint suicide is when a person takes medical measures to end their life. The practice is strictly prohibited in some countries and states in the USA. The process involves a doctor administering a lethal dose of medication to the person who chooses to end their life.
Joint suicide is allowed in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg, Australia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and certain parts of the USA, including California, Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, and Vermont.
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1−800−273-TALK (8255)
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