Alice and Ellen Kessler, the inseparable twin sisters who became icons of Italy’s golden age of television, have passed away at 89. Their decades-long career spanned ballet, cabaret and variety shows, making them household names in postwar Europe.
On Monday, November 17, authorities confirmed the deaths of the Kessler sisters after responding to a call at their home, in Grünwald, where they shared adjoining flats divided by a sliding wall. Officials noted that no foul play was suspected.
According to German daily Bild, the twins made the decision to undergo medically assisted suicide, which is legal in Germany under strict rules. The law requires that the individual must decide for themselves, of their own free will.
The Kessler twins, born in 1936 in Nerchau, began their careers as children with the Leipzig Opera ballet. After moving from East Germany to Düsseldorf in 1952, they toured Europe and the U.S., collaborating with icons like Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire.
By age 19, the Kessler twins were performing with the Bluebell Girls at the Lido in Paris. They later became stars of Italian TV, appearing on shows such as Giardino d’inverno and Studio Uno. Their signature “Da-da-un-pa” routine, directed by Antonello Falqui, made them beloved icons and earned them the nickname “the nation’s legs.”
Bild reports that the sisters left a joint testament asking for their ashes to be placed in a single urn, together with those of their mother, Elsa, and their dog, Yello. “That’s what we stipulated in our will,” Ellen told the outlet in 2024, expressing their wish to stay together even after death.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is available. In the U.S., you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or by using the chat feature at 988lifeline.org. For international resources, visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention website at iasp.info/resources/Crisis-Centres.
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