Two of the world's oldest quadruplets die weeks before turning 90
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Two of the world's oldest quadruplets die weeks before turning 90
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"A statement from their elder brother Gordon, two years older than the quadruplets, in local media, said: Our entire family is very sad to lose Michael and Paul. Their story is extraordinary. Back in 1935 I don't think anyone could have imagined that premature quadruplets would live so long. We are grateful that, after such a precarious start, they were able to enjoy long and happy lives raising their own families. We will miss them."
The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues such as reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, highlighting investigations and documentary work to parse facts from messaging. The outlet solicits donations to fund reporters, asserts trust across the political spectrum, avoids paywalls and asks supporters who can afford it to help sustain quality journalism. The St Neots quadruplets—Ann(e), Ernest, Paul and Michael—were born on 28 November 1935 in St Neots, Cambridgeshire and became the first British multiple birth babies to survive beyond a few days. Paul and Michael Miles died within nine days of each other last month after long lives; two siblings remain alive. Parents Walter and Doris Miles had expected twins and discovered they were having quadruplets.
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