World's Oldest Conjoined Twins George And Lori Have Died At 62

The world's eldest conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, passed away at the age of 62. Born on September 18, 1961, in Pennsylvania, USA, they were joined at the head, facing opposite directions, making them the oldest known pair of conjoined twins globally at the time of their demise.

Lori and George shared a rare form of connection, with their skulls fused together, sharing approximately 30 percent of their brain and a blood supply.

They expressed their preference not to undergo separation, with George articulating in a 1997 documentary, "Would we be separated? Absolutely not. My theory is: why fix what is not broken?"

Despite their physical connection, Lori and George led largely independent lives. They pursued their individual interests within the confines of their shared room, finding solace in their own pursuits. Lori expressed, "This is her room. I’m here in body, but that is it. Just because we cannot get up and walk away from each other, doesn’t mean we cannot have solitude from other people or ourselves."

Their independence extended to their romantic lives as well. Lori recounted her dating experiences, where George would accompany her, engrossed in his own activities, allowing her privacy during intimate moments. After Lori lost her virginity to her second boyfriend at 23, George said he was able to 'act like I’m not even there' while she was with a partner. Despite facing challenges, including Lori's tragic loss of her fiancé in a car accident, George remained a pillar of support, reflecting on his role in helping her navigate through the heartbreak.

Lori and George defied medical expectations by living to the age of 62, surpassing initial prognoses that doubted their longevity. In 2007, George came out as a transgender man, expressing his long-standing realization of his identity. Despite the initial shock, Lori stood by her brother, expressing pride in his decision to live authentically.