- Advertisement -
Just Perfact
  • Entertainment
  • World
  • Nature
  • Science
Just Perfact
- Advertisement -

What happened to the parents of Donald Duck’s nephews?

What happened to the parents of Donald Duck’s nephews?
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

In the year 1934, Walt Disney introduced the world to Mickey Mouse‘s lovable ill-tempered friend, Donald Duck. Donald Duck’s character was an instant success, and he became one of the most famous cartoon characters of all time. Three short years after creating Donald Duck, comic artist Al Taliaferro got an idea to create three nephews for Donald duck: Huey, Dewey, and Louie. In their comic debut on 17 October 1937, Donald received a letter from his cousin Della before his nephew arrived:

Dear Donald,

I’m sending your nephews Louie, Huey, and Dewey, to live with you because their father is injured and is in hospital. Their father is in the hospital because a firecracker exploded under his chair. The little darlings are so playful. I hope you enjoy living with them.

Your cousin,
Della

With a willing heart and open arms, Donald welcomed his nephews into his home. Of course, he soon realized that the angels that Della referred to were rebellious monsters.

What happened to Huey, Dewey, and Louie Duck’s parents?

So, what happened to the dad of Donald’s nephew? As Della’s letter said, their dad was sent to the hospital because a firework exploded under his chair. It is said that his sons placed firework under the chair or it could be their fourth son and Donald’s fourth nephew who mysteriously appeared at random times in various Mickey Mouse comics.

This is the last time we hear about their dad. From the little information available, Daddy Duck either died while in the hospital, or he had abandoned his kids and fled far away from them to avoid any more of their jinks.

So, the next question what happened to their mother, Dumbella Duck, aka Della. In the letter she sent to Donald Duck, you may have noticed that it read your cousin, not your sister Della. She also states in the letter that the three kids are Donald’s nephew. This would imply that Della was not the mother given she’s Donald’s cousin unless the boy’s father was Donald’s brother, and it could be a case of cousin marriage- quite common in that era.

However, a similar letter in Donald’s Nephew – 1938 cartoon, where the letter and story were modified, read that:

Dear Brother, Donald-

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

I am sending your nephews to visit you – Your Sister, Dumbella

Well, to make this more complicated, the 1950s version of Donald Duck‘s family tree release by Carl Barks referred to the triplet’s mother, as Thelma Duck. Some fans say that Dumbella, Della, and Thelma are different characters, while others say that Della is just the nickname of Dumbella. Given the next storyline, the theory that Della and Dumbella were the same is correct.

This brings us back to the question of what happened to Della. Well, in comics, we never heard of her and her husband again. So, there’s an excellent probability that died, or they abandoned their children.

- Advertisement -

Related Posts

Actors who got paid too low for these iconic roles
Entertainment

Actors who got paid too low for these iconic roles

2 days ago
When the Beatles met Muhammad Ali
Entertainment

When the Beatles met Muhammad Ali

1 week ago
20 Facts About Pi
Entertainment

20 facts about ‘Pi’

1 week ago
Ever seen anyone paying a briefcase full of cash for something?
Entertainment

Ever seen anyone paying a briefcase full of cash for something?

2 weeks ago
The Lion King’s original ending
Entertainment

The Lion King’s original ending

3 weeks ago
Let’s jump into the life of trundle beds
Entertainment

Let’s jump into the life of trundle beds

4 weeks ago
- Advertisement -

Join Our Community

justperfact

171

justperfact

justperfact

View

Aug 10

Open
A surgeon’s work is never done, even after hours.

A surgeon’s work is never done, even after hours. ...

justperfact

View

Aug 8

Open
Take off that shyness and wear some red.

Take off that shyness and wear some red. ...

justperfact

View

Aug 4

Open
Wanderlust and city dust.

Wanderlust and city dust. ...

justperfact

View

Aug 2

Open
Look for the magic in every moment

Look for the magic in every moment ...

justperfact

View

Jul 31

Open
Stand tall and be fabulous.

Stand tall and be fabulous. ...

justperfact

View

Jul 28

Open
Happy girls are the prettiest girls.

Happy girls are the prettiest girls. ...

justperfact

View

Jul 24

Open
Stress less and enjoy the best!

Stress less and enjoy the best! ...

justperfact

View

Jul 21

Open
When the sun goes down, that’s when you see me glow ☀️☀️

When the sun goes down, that’s when you see me glow ☀️☀️ ...

justperfact

View

Jul 16

Open
In the mood for spicy food.

In the mood for spicy food. ...

justperfact

View

Jul 14

Open
Just (sea) lion around

Just (sea) lion around ...

justperfact

View

Jul 7

Open
#beach #summervibes

#beach #summervibes ...

justperfact

View

Jul 6

Open
Mystical Garden

Mystical Garden ...

justperfact

View

Jul 1

Open
Peaceful protestors at the #blacklivesmatter demonstration in Salzburg, Austria.

Peaceful protestors at the #blacklivesmatter demonstration in Salzburg, Austria. ...

justperfact

View

Jun 25

Open
#village #worldheritage #ancient #traditional

#village #worldheritage #ancient #traditional ...

justperfact

View

Oct 25

Open
Instagram post 17912493770119371

...

justperfact

View

Oct 6

Open
Instagram post 17863645445616127

...

justperfact

View

Sep 15

Open
Instagram post 18107283529255633

...

justperfact

View

Aug 26

Open
Instagram post 17896872977258319

...

justperfact

View

Aug 9

Open
Instagram post 17886668471488844

...

justperfact

View

Jul 20

Open
Instagram post 17895757085187513

...

Load More... Follow on Instagram

Newsletter

    Subscribe to our newsletter

    Trending Now

    Actors who got paid too low for these iconic roles
    Entertainment

    Actors who got paid too low for these iconic roles

    2 days ago
    65-Year-Old Veteran Becomes First-Ever Paralyzed American To Finish New York City Marathon
    World

    65-Year-Old Veteran Becomes First-Ever Paralyzed American To Finish New York City Marathon

    5 days ago
    The powerful enzyme that may break the spell of aging
    Science

    The powerful enzyme that may break the spell of aging

    6 days ago
    When the Beatles met Muhammad Ali
    Entertainment

    When the Beatles met Muhammad Ali

    1 week ago

    We bring you the best Premium WordPress Themes that perfect for news, magazine, personal blog, etc. Check our landing page for details.

    • About us
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Disclaimer

    © Just Perfact

    • Entertainment
    • World
    • Nature
    • Science

    © Just Perfact