Born in Corbeil, just south of North Bay, the world-famous Dionne Quintuplets became a global sensation from the moment of their birth on May 28th 1934
The last member of the Dionne Quintuplets has passed away.
The Dionne Quints Museum reported that Annette, the last living member of the family, passed away on December 24.
“It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Annette on Christmas Eve,” the Dionne Quints Museum posted on social media on Boxing Day.
“Much beloved, Annette had championed children’s rights. She believed it was important to maintain the Dionne Quints Museum and the history it provides for the future of all children.”
Annette was the only surviving Quint and was the last surviving sibling amongst the 14 children of the Dionne family.
The Museum stated it will follow up with more details.
“Rest in Peace, Annette,” the Museum concluded.
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Annette’s sister Cecile Dionne, passed away in late July of 2025 in a Montreal hospital at age 91.
Born in Corbeil, just south of North Bay, Annettte was one of the world-famous Dionne Quintuplets, a global sensation from the moment of their birth on May 28th 1934.
The birth and survival of these five identical sisters brought intense attention to the “Quints” and their small Ontario town.
The girls were born to Elzire and Oliva Dionne. “The quintuplets arrived almost two months early at about 31 weeks,” according to Parks Canada. “Together, they weighed just 13 pounds, 6 ounces. The largest baby weighed 2-and-a-half pounds, and the smallest weighed 1 pound, 8-and-a-half ounces. None of the infants measured longer than 9 inches. The odds of naturally occurring quintuplets are estimated to be about one in 55,000,000. However, the odds of identical quintuplets are considered incalculable because of the random nature of twinning.”
Cécile: Died in July 2025 at age 91.
Annette: The last surviving quintuplet died 2025