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

The world’s oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, have passed away at the age of 62.

The pair passed away on April 7, 2024, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. The cause of their death remains undisclosed.

Born in 1961 in Pennsylvania, Lori and George were born with partially fused skulls and shared vital blood vessels and 30% of their brain, according to Guinness World Records.

Lori and George made history as the world’s oldest living conjoined twins since 2022. They also gained recognition for being the first same-sex conjoined twins to identify as different genders, with George coming out as transgender in 2007.

Despite medical predictions that they would not live past the age of 30, the Schappell twins defied the odds and lived separate lives despite being conjoined.

George found success as a country singer, while Lori excelled as a trophy-winning tenpin bowler, as documented by Guinness World Records.

The twins appeared in numerous documentaries and on ITV’s This Morning in September 2011, where they shared insights into their lives.

Footage of Lori, who was able-bodied, pushing George, who had spina bifida, around on a wheelchair-type stool, showcased their unique bond and resilience.

Living in a two-bedroom flat in Pennsylvania, Lori and George were able to pursue separate hobbies and maintain individual routines.

In a 1997 documentary, when asked if they wished to be separated, George responded, “Absolutely not. My theory is: why fix what is not broken?”

Lori and George are survived by their father, six siblings, several nieces and nephews, and an extended family of friends, according to obituaries.