Dionne Quintuplet Cécile Dies at 91 After Long Illness

Cécile Dionne, one of the world-famous Dionne quintuplets, passed away at the age of 91 following a long illness in Montreal. Born on May 28, 1934, in Corbeil, Ontario, Cécile and her four sisters were the first set of quintuplets to survive past infancy, quickly gaining international fame. Their early life was marked by exploitation, as the Ontario government removed them from their family home and placed them in a public exhibition known as 'Quintland.' Despite the hardships and public scrutiny, Cécile lived with dignity and humor, becoming a symbol of an era defined by wonder and controversy. She is survived by her sister Annette, three children, and two grandchildren, while her other sisters have passed away. In accordance with her wishes, a private funeral will be held, and donations in her memory can be made to Kidshelpphone.ca, supporting youth in crisis.