Death of Ann Dion Marks the End of the Dion Quintuplets’ Legacy

The American newspaper "New York Times" has reported the death of Ann Dion, the last surviving sister of the Dion Quintuplets, known worldwide as the "Canadian Wonders."

The quintuplets were born on May 28, 1934, in Ontario, Canada, and made history as the first five sisters to survive infancy, a rare medical achievement at the time.

Immediately after their birth, the sisters gained global fame as the media referred to them as a "phenomenon," attracting visitors who turned them into a local tourist attraction visited by thousands from around the world.

Over the decades, the sisters passed away in succession: Emily died at the age of twenty, Mary was hospitalized for depression and died at thirty-six, Yvonne succumbed to illness, and Cecile passed away in August 2025.

With the death of Ann Dion at age 91, the curtain falls on an extraordinary 20th-century story of five girls born in an era when survival was not guaranteed, becoming a global symbol of resilience and overcoming adversity.