Key takeaways:
- Donald G. Triplett, known as “Case 1” and the first person to be diagnosed with autism, has passed away at the age of 87.
- Triplett was a 1958 graduate of Millsaps College and worked at the Bank of Forest for over 50 years, and was known for his intelligence and wit.
- His death marks the end of an era, as Triplett was the first person to be diagnosed with autism and his story has inspired countless people around the world.
Donald G. Triplett, known as “Case 1” and the first person to be diagnosed with autism, has passed away at the age of 87. Triplett was the subject of a book titled “In a Different Key,” a PBS documentary film, BBC news magazine installment and countless medical journal articles.
At the Bank of Forest, located 40 miles east of Jackson, Mississippi, Triplett was known simply as “Don.” Allen Breland, the bank’s CEO, described Triplett as a “remarkable individual” and a “fiercely independent savant.” He added that Triplett “kept things interesting.”
Triplett was a 1958 graduate of Millsaps College and worked at the Bank of Forest for over 50 years. He was known for his intelligence and wit, and was a beloved figure in the community.
Lesa Davis, the bank’s senior vice president, confirmed Triplett’s passing on Thursday. His death marks the end of an era, as Triplett was the first person to be diagnosed with autism and his story has inspired countless people around the world.
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