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Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor, historian, and journalist, has died at 98, after surviving Auschwitz and dedicating his life to educating others about the dangers of hatred.
Polish Holocaust survivor and historian Marian Turski has sadly passed away at the age of 98. Born Moshe Turbowicz in 1926, he faced horrific experiences in the Lodz Ghetto and Auschwitz-Birkenau as a teenager. Turski survived two death marches and later returned home, committed to sharing his story and building a better Poland. A co-founder of Warsaw’s Jewish history museum, he served as the president of the International Auschwitz Committee. In 2020, during the 75th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation, Turski warned that such atrocities could "happen again" if society became indifferent. His wise words urged people to remember the past and prevent future genocides. In January 2025, Turski attended the 80th anniversary commemoration, where he emphasized rising antisemitism as a critical concern today. Poland's chief rabbi praised Turski's guidance, and many, including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, acknowledged his lasting impact. Turski’s memory lives on as a powerful reminder to combat hate and promote tolerance in the world.
