Annette Dionne, last surviving Dionne quintuplet, dies aged 91
Summary
Annette Dionne, the last of the Dionne quintuplets, has died at age 91. The Dionne quintuplets were the first known set of identical quintuplets to survive infancy when they were born in Ontario, Canada, in 1934. They became famous during their early years but faced a difficult upbringing controlled by the government.Key Facts
- Annette Dionne was the last surviving Dionne quintuplet and passed away at 91.
- The Dionne quintuplets were the first identical quintuplets to survive past infancy.
- They were born in Ontario, Canada, during the Great Depression in 1934.
- The quintuplets became famous, appearing in films, magazines, and product advertisements.
- The Ontario government took them away from their parents, and they were displayed in "Quintland," a tourist attraction.
- The children had limited contact with their family during their early years.
- As adults, the surviving sisters received a settlement from the Ontario government for their controlled upbringing.
- Annette was part of a family with a total of 14 children, and she was the last to pass away.
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