Annette Dionne, Last Surviving Dionne Quintuplet, Dies at 91
Annette Dionne, the last surviving member of the famous Dionne quintuplets, has died at the age of 91, according to the Dionne Quints Home Museum. Born in Ontario in 1934, the five sisters were the first known quintuplets to survive infancy and became a global sensation during their childhood.
The quintuplets were taken from their parents by Ontario authorities and confined to a specially designated compound called 'Quintland,' where they had limited contact with their family. Custody was eventually restored to their parents.
As adults, Annette, along with sisters Cécile and Yvonne, sued the Ontario government, leading to a settlement of nearly C$3 million in 1998. Annette was the last of the 14 Dionne children to survive, following the earlier deaths of her siblings Émilie in 1954, Marie in 1970, Yvonne in 2001, and Cécile earlier in the same year.
The Dionne Quints Home Museum noted that Annette was a strong advocate for children's rights and dedicated herself to preserving the history of the quintuplets for the benefit of future generations. The museum continues to work to preserve the quintuplets' legacy and to educate the public about their controversial upbringing.
