Annette Dionne, the final surviving member of the famed Canadian Dionne quintuplets, has passed away at the age of 91, as announced by the Dionne Quints Home Museum.

Born in Ontario in 1934 during the Great Depression, the five identical sisters were the first quintuplets known to have survived infancy.

The sisters rose to international prominence in their early years, appearing in films, gracing magazine covers, and endorsing a variety of products.

“Annette, deeply cherished, was a champion for children’s rights,” the museum stated in its announcement of her passing.

The museum, dedicated to preserving their legacy and educating the public about the quintuplets’ controversial upbringing, emphasized her belief in maintaining the Dionne Quints Museum to preserve its historical value for future generations of children.

The Ontario government controversially removed the quintuplets – Annette, Yvonne, Cécile, Émilie, and Marie – from their parents’ care as infants.

For a number of years, authorities placed the children in a specially-built compound known as “Quintland,” which became a significant tourist attraction.

The children were subject to constant examination and observation, with limited contact permitted with their parents and siblings.

Custody of the quintuplets was later restored to their parents.

As adults, Annette, Cécile, and Yvonne pursued legal action against the Ontario government seeking compensation for the circumstances of their childhood, ultimately receiving a settlement of nearly C$3m (£1.6m; $2.2m) in 1998.

The Dionne Quints Home Museum confirmed that Annette was the last surviving of the fourteen Dionne siblings.

Prior to the deaths of Annette and Cécile this year, Émilie passed away in 1954, Marie in 1970, and Yvonne in 2001.

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Annette Dionne, the final surviving member of the famed Canadian Dionne quintuplets, has passed away at the age of 91, according to the Dionne Quints Home Museum.

Born in Ontario in 1934 during the Great Depression, the five identical sisters were the first quintuplets known to survive infancy.

The sisters rose to international prominence during their childhood, appearing in films, gracing magazine covers, and endorsing a range of products.

“Annette was much beloved and championed children’s rights,” the museum stated in an announcement of her passing.

The museum, dedicated to preserving their legacy and educating the public about their controversial upbringing, added, “She believed it was important to maintain the Dionne Quints Museum and the history it provides for the future of all children.”

The quintuplets – Annette, Yvonne, Cécile, Émilie and Marie – were removed from their parents’ care by the Ontario government in their infancy.

For several years, the government showcased the children at a special facility known as “Quintland,” which became a major tourist attraction.

The sisters were subject to constant observation and examination, with limited contact allowed with their parents and siblings.

Their parents later regained custody of the quintuplets after a legal battle and public outcry.

As adults, Annette, Cécile, and Yvonne pursued legal action against the Ontario government, seeking compensation for the circumstances of their childhood, ultimately receiving a settlement of nearly C$3 million (£1.6 million; $2.2 million) in 1998.

The Dionne Quints Home Museum noted that Annette was the last surviving sibling of the fourteen Dionne children.

Prior to the recent deaths of Annette and Cécile, Émilie passed away in 1954, Marie in 1970, and Yvonne in 2001.

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Mark Wiseman takes on the challenge as Canada works to reset its strained relations with the US while preparing for a review of the current trade deal.

Dairy, alcohol and a law regulating how much Canadian content is promoted by Netflix are among the main issues the US wants resolved.

Canada’s population declined by more than 76,000 people between July and October, driven by a drop in foreign students and temporary workers.

Israeli authorities say they denied the Canadian lawmakers entry for “security reasons”, which one of the MPs called “completely unacceptable”.