Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96
Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank and a tireless Holocaust educator, has died at 96. King Charles pays tribute, remembering their dance and her profound legacy of fighting prejudice.
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Anne Frank's stepsister Eva Schloss dies at 96
Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank Trust co-founder Eva Schloss has died aged 96. King Charles leads tributes to the Auschwitz survivor who dedicated her life to fighting prejudice.
Anne Frank's stepsister Eva Schloss dies aged 96
Eva Schloss MBE, Auschwitz survivor and tireless Holocaust educator, has passed away in London. King Charles leads tributes to her remarkable legacy of peace.
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