Conjoined Twins Lori and George Schappell Pass Away at 62

Published: 14 April 2024 at 03:09

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Conjoined twins Lori and George Schappell, known for pursuing separate careers, interests, and relationships, passed away on April 7, 2024, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at the age of 62.

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Lori and George Schappell (Wikipedia)

Lori and George Schappell (born as Lori and Dori Schappell; September 18, 1961 – April 7, 2024) were American conjoined twins. George performed as a country singer. As of 2022, they were the oldest living conjoined twins in the world. Guinness World Records noted that George's gender transition made him and Lori the first set of conjoined twins to identify as different genders.

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

Lori and George Schappell, the oldest conjoined twins in the world, passed away at 62 due to undisclosed causes at a Pennsylvania hospital. Born with partially-fused skulls and sharing 30% of their brains, they defied medical predictions and lived independently with different interests and careers. George transitioned to a man in 2007, making them the first conjoined twins to identify as different genders. They were the oldest female conjoined twins in 2015 and are survived by family. Their rare condition represents 2-6% of cases.

Schappell (Wikipedia)

Schappell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Elissa Schappell, American writer and publisherLori and George Schappell (1961–2024), American conjoined twins