The Kessler twins, Alice and Ellen—famed performers who once shared stages with legends like Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire—passed away together at age 89 through medically assisted dying at their home near Munich. The sisters, born in 1936, rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s, representing West Germany in the 1959 Eurovision Song Contest and later becoming international stars through TV appearances such as Studio Uno and even a Playboy cover. Their decision to end their lives jointly was legal under Germany’s assisted dying laws, which allow individuals to self-administer life-ending medication if acting willingly and responsibly.

Authorities confirmed there was no foul play, and the twins had previously expressed their wish to be placed together in a single urn. Tributes quickly poured in, with Radio Monte Carlo honoring them as inseparable icons who shaped European entertainment through music, dance, and television. Celebrated for their elegance and enduring cultural influence, Alice and Ellen Kessler leave behind a legacy that remains unforgettable.