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obituary1 year ago

"World's Oldest Conjoined Twins, Lori and George Schappell, Pass Away at 62"

Lori and George Schappell, the world's oldest conjoined twins, passed away at the age of 62. Born with partially fused skulls and sharing vital blood vessels and 30% of their brains, they led independent lives, pursuing different careers and hobbies. George was a country singer, while Lori excelled as a ten-pin bowler. They made history as the first same-sex conjoined twins to identify as different genders in 2007. Despite their unique challenges, they lived together in a two-bedroom apartment and expressed a strong desire to never be separated.

obituary1 year ago

"World's Oldest Conjoined Twins, Lori and George Schappell, Pass Away at 62"

Conjoined twins Lori and George Schappell, recognized as the oldest living conjoined twins by Guinness World Records, passed away at the age of 62 in Pennsylvania. Despite being joined at the skull, they pursued separate careers and interests, with George coming out as transgender in 2007. The twins defied medical expectations and emphasized the importance of living as independently as possible. Their survivors include their father and six siblings, and private services are planned.