Cécile Dionne, one of the famous Dionne quintuplets, dead at 91
Cécile and her sisters became an instant global sensation from the moment of their birth in the Ontario community of Corbeil on May 28, 1934 as they became the first quintuplets known to survive past infancy.
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Carlo Tarini, a spokesperson for the family, confirmed the death this morning.
An obituary Tarini shared says Cécile lived life with dignity, discretion and gentle humor 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.
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