Cécile Dionne, one of the famous Dionne quintuplets, dead at 91: family spokesperson

A family spokesperson says Cécile Dionne, one of the world-famous Dionne quintuplets, died earlier this week at the age of 91 following a long illness.

Cécile and her sisters became an instant global sensation from the moment of their birth in Callander, Ont., on May 28, 1934 as they became the first quintuplets known to survive past infancy.

Carlo Tarini, a spokesperson of the family, confirmed the death this morning.

An obituary Tarini shared says Cécile lived life with dignity, discretion and gentle humour despite the difficulty of living in the public eye.

She is survived by her sister, Annette Dionne, who is now the last remaining quintuplet.

A private funeral is being held for the immediate family.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published August 1, 2025.

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