When were the Kienast quintuplets born?

The Kienast quintuplets were born six weeks premature on February 24, 1970.

What challenges did the Kienast family face?

The Kienast family faced public scrutiny, financial troubles, and the tragic suicide of the father, William, in 1984.

Where are the Kienast quintuplets now?

As they approach their 56th birthday, the Kienast quintuplets live in different states across the U.S. and celebrate their birthdays separately.

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American Quintuplets: From Fame to Family Reality

15 Feb

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Summary

Born in 1970, they were the first American quintuplets to survive conception via fertility drugs.
Their father died by suicide shortly after their 14th birthday, adding tragedy to their lives.
Now nearing 56, the siblings live across the country and celebrate their birthdays separately.

American Quintuplets: From Fame to Family Reality

The Kienast quintuplets, comprising three girls and two boys, made history in February 1970 as the first American quintuplets conceived via fertility drugs to survive. Born six weeks premature in New York City, they became a global phenomenon, featured regularly on television and securing commercial deals. Their early years were spent under the watchful eye of the public, a constant presence even in their most personal moments.