The Real "Sybil"
By: Addison Mudd
Facts About The Real Sybil
Name:
Shirley Ardell Mason
Born:
January 25th, 1923 in Dodge Center, MN
Death date:
February 26, 1998 in Lexington, KY
Occupation
Shirley Mason lived in Lexington KY, and she ran an arts business out of her home.
Dr. Wilbur
Wilbur, real name; Cornelia B. Wilbur, was a professor of psychiatry at the University of Kentucky, died in 1992.
- Wilbur and Shirley stayed close forever, after the 11 years of treatment.
Facts About Shirley
- She moved to where Dr. WIlbur was, to continue treatment
- She had 16 personalities
- She did have a bad childhood
- She did enjoy painting, as in the movie
- Shirley did have many triggers, but not as easily triggered