Shlomo Perel, Holocaust survivor, film subject, dies at 98

Shlomo Perel, Holocaust survivor, film subject, dies at 98

He wrote an autobiography that later inspired the 1991 Oscar-nominated film 'Europa Europa.'

Shlomo Perel, who hid in German army ranks to survive Holocaust, passes away at 98

German-born survivor disguised Jewish identity, became Wehrmacht translator, moved to Israel after war; story inspired acclaimed film 'Europa Europa'

Holocaust survivor Shlomo Perel, the inspiration for an internationally renowned film, dies at 98

A man who survived the Holocaust and was the inspiration for a world-renowned film died at the age of 98. Shlomo Perel was born in 1925 to a Jewish family in Germany.

Shlomo Perel, Holocaust survivor, film subject, dies at 98

Shlomo Perel, who survived the Holocaust and wrote an autobiography that inspired the Oscar-nominated film, "Europa Europa" has died. He was 98.

Shlomo Perel, Holocaust survivor, film subject, dies at 98

Shlomo Perel, who survived the Holocaust and wrote an autobiography that inspired the Oscar-nominated film, "Europa Europa" has died. He was 98.

Shlomo Perel, Holocaust survivor, film subject, dies at 98

Shlomo Perel, who survived the Holocaust and wrote an autobiography that inspired the Oscar-nominated film, "Europa Europa" has died. He was 98.