Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s stepsister and Auschwitz survivor, dies at 96

Eva Schloss traveled the world to share her horrifying story. She spoke in schools, universities and prisons, fearlessly sharing her knowledge and spreading the word about something that should never, ever happen again.

In 1996, Eva took part in the USC Shoah Foundation Institute’s Visual History Archive project to record her memoirs of events during the Holocaust for educational purposes. She also recorded her life story for the Anne Frank House. Schloss received an Honorary Doctorate in Civil Law at the University of Northumbria, Newcastle, and the decoration Knight of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

In 2021, her Austrian citizenship was restored. After Eva’s death, King Charles shared an emotional tribute.

“My wife and I are greatly saddened to hear of the death of Eva Schloss,” the monarch wrote. “The horrors that she endured as a young woman are impossible to comprehend, and yet she devoted the rest of her life to overcoming hatred and prejudice, promoting kindness, courage, understanding and resilience through her tireless work for the Anne Frank Trust U.K. and for Holocaust education across the world.”

He concluded, “We are both privileged and proud to have known her, and we admired her deeply. May her memory be a blessing to us all.”

Rest in peace, Eva, and thank you for having the courage and fearlessness to speak about the horrifying events you were forced to live through. Please, share this article on Facebook to honor this holocaust survivor, and one of the bravest souls that has walked the earth.