Holocaust Survivor and Acclaimed Writer Peggy Parnass Dies at 97

The fearless author, actress, and journalist was known for her powerful court reporting and lifelong fight against injustice and intolerance.

Peggy Parnass passed away in Hamburg at the age of 97, surrounded by friends and family, as confirmed by a family spokesperson.
Born in Hamburg to parents who were murdered in Treblinka, she survived the Holocaust through a Kindertransport to Sweden in 1939.
Parnass gained prominence in the 1970s for her award-winning court reporting in the magazine 'Konkret,' which exposed societal injustices and Nazi-era judicial remnants.
Her literary works, including 'Prozesse 1970-1978' and the autobiographical 'Süchtig nach Leben,' earned critical acclaim for their depth and humanity.
A recipient of numerous honors, including the Bundesverdienstkreuz, she remained a vocal advocate for democracy, human rights, and remembrance throughout her life.