World’s oldest conjoined twins Lori and George Schappell dead at 62 after successful country music and bowling careers
THE world’s oldest conjoined twins have died at the age of 62.
Lori and George Schappell died in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Authorities confirmed their deaths on Friday to the Daily Local News.
Lori and George were born in 1961 to parents Franklin and Ruth.
They were fused at the skull, sharing various organs, including parts of their brain.
They defied expectations in living past the age of 30 and pursued different passions.
George pursued a career in country music, while Lori played bowling.
The two lead independent lives, moving out of their parents’ home at 24.
They lived in a two-bedroom apartment where they took turns sleeping in each room.
George and Lori were featured in shows like Jerry Springer, The Maury Povich Show, and The Howard Stern Radio Show.
They were also featured in a documentary and made an appearance on the TV show Nip/Tuck.
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