A survivor of Nazi Germany’s death camps sadly passed away at the age of 100.
At a glance:
- Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert, honored by King Charles, has died at age 100.
- Ebert, a survivor of Auschwitz, shared her story widely, gaining millions of followers on social media.
- She is remembered for her resilience and determination, leaving behind a large, loving family.
Lily Ebert, a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor who gained recognition for her efforts to share her story, passed away on Wednesday. Ebert, originally from Hungary, was taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1944 at the age of 20. She survived the horrors of the Holocaust and became widely known for searching for the family of an American soldier who helped liberate her during a death march in Germany.
King Charles III was among those who paid tribute to Ebert, calling her resilience and courage “extraordinary.” In a heartfelt message, he praised her for finding a home in Britain and using her voice to remind the world of the atrocities she had witnessed.
Pretty amazing to be recognized by the King…
Ebert embraced social media to reach younger generations and educate them about the Holocaust, with the help of her great-grandson, Dov Forman. Her TikTok account, where she answered questions about her experiences, garnered over two million followers. Forman shared on social media that her story touched hundreds of millions worldwide, calling her the “queen” of their family.
Tributes poured in from various public figures, including Labour MP Wes Streeting and Karen Pollock of the Holocaust Educational Trust, who described her as a symbol of strength and determination. Ebert is survived by her daughter, son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will take place in London, and she will be buried in Israel.
We’re sure our readers will join us in saying a prayer for Ebert and her family.
What an amazing story!
