Alice i Ellen Kessler, znane na całym świecie jako Bliźniaczki Kessler (niem. Die Kessler-Zwillinge, wł. Le Gemelle Kessler, ang. The Kessler Twins), zmarły 17 listopada 2025 roku w wieku 89 lat. Słynne siostry bliźniaczki, które podbiły sceny estradowe lat 60. i 70., zdecydowały się na wspólne wspomagane Suicide w swoim domu w Grünwald pod Monachium. Informację potwierdził rzecznik Niemieckiego Towarzystwa Humanitarnego Umierania (DGHS).
The sisters were born on August 20, 1936 in Nerchau (now part of Grimma in Saxony) in East Germany. From an early age they showed talent for dancing – as children joined the children's ballet of the Leipzig Opera. In 1952, only 16 years old, they and their parents fled to West Germany, settling in Düsseldorf. There they began a professional dance career that quickly moved them to international scenes.
The real breakthrough came in 1955 when the Kesslers joined the famous Lido cabaret in Paris. As dancers and singers, they gained publicity through synced performances that combined elegance, humor And sex appeal. In 1959 they represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest with the track "Heute Abend wollen wir tanzen geh’n", taking 8th place. Their career gained momentum in the 1960s when American choreographer Don Lurio discovered it and invited them to Italy. There they became television stars, appearing in popular programs and films. They collaborated with the legends of the stage, such as Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra, Harry Belafonte, and Jerry Lewis.
In the 1970s they continued performing in Germany and Italy, appearing in musicals, films and on cabaret scenes. Their trademark – identical blond hairstyles, high heels and perfect sync – made them pop culture icons. After years of stage activity, the sisters withdrew from public life, although they occasionally appeared in the media. In 2024, in an interview, they expressed their wish to "go together", which tragically came true a year later.
The death of twins shook the world of show business and sparked discussions about euthanasia. DGHS, which supports the right to a dignified death, stressed that the decision of the sisters was conscious and in accordance with their will. However, the pro-life groups criticised the "glorification" of such a choice. Alice and Ellen Kessler left behind the legacy as symbols of joy and harmony that accompanied them throughout their lives.
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