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

Lori and George Schappell, known for their distinct personalities and careers, died on April 7 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

  • Lori and George Schappell, the world's oldest conjoined twins, died at 62 years and 202 days old, holding the record for the longest-lived conjoined twins.
  • Despite their physical connection, Lori and George led separate lives, with Lori being a trophy-winning bowler and George a successful country singer.
  • The twins were born with partially fused skulls and shared 30% of their brains but maintained independence in daily life.
  • George Schappell came out as transgender in 2007, marking a significant moment as they became the first same-sex conjoined twins to identify as different genders.
  • The twins consistently expressed their desire to remain united, rejecting any suggestions for separation throughout their lives.
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