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Cécile Dionne, One of the Dionne Quintuplets, Dies at 91; Annette Now Sole Survivor

Family spokesman Carlo Tarini confirmed her death after a long illness, closing the era that began with the government’s controversial exhibition of her infancy.

Cecile Dionne, left, and her sister Annette are seen Thursday, May 18, 2017 in St-Bruno, Que. Annette and Cecile Dionne admit they don't know much about the online world of pint-sized content creators dubbed "kidfluencers." But the sisters, who turn 85 on Tuesday, can tell you a thing or two about the perils of childhood celebrity.
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Overview

  • Carlo Tarini confirmed she died early Monday following a prolonged illness, and her family has announced private funeral arrangements.
  • Born May 28, 1934 in Corbeil, Ontario, the quintuplets were celebrated as the first known to survive infancy and displayed to millions at Quintland.
  • Cecile became the most vocal advocate for the sisters, speaking out on the harms of childhood exploitation and urging government accountability.
  • In 1998, Ontario issued a formal apology and paid C$4-million to the surviving siblings for mismanaging a trust fund meant for their care.
  • With Cecile’s passing, her sister Annette stands as the lone surviving member of the globally renowned Dionne quintuplets.