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Holocaust Survivor Eva Schloss, Stepsister of Anne Frank, Dies at 96

1/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Anne Frank Trust UK announced that Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister, had died at age 96 in London.
She was born in Vienna in 1929, fled to Amsterdam, and befriended Anne Frank.
After Auschwitz, Schloss married Otto Frank's widow, becoming Anne's posthumous stepsister.
King Charles III expressed deep sorrow and praised her lifelong work to promote kindness.
Schloss began sharing her experiences publicly in 1988.

History

Historical Context

The Holocaust, which ended in 1945, claimed approximately six million Jewish lives, including Anne Frank's. Eva Schloss, born in 1929, survived Auschwitz and became an advocate for Holocaust education after marrying Otto Frank's widow in 1953. Her passing highlights the ongoing importance of remembering the Holocaust and promoting kindness, a sentiment echoed in King Charles III's tribute to her legacy.

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Story summary

The Anne Frank Trust UK announced that Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister, had died at age 96 in London.
She was born in Vienna in 1929, fled to Amsterdam, and befriended Anne Frank.
After Auschwitz, Schloss married Otto Frank's widow, becoming Anne's posthumous stepsister.
King Charles III expressed deep sorrow and praised her lifelong work to promote kindness.
Schloss began sharing her experiences publicly in 1988.

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