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Oldest living conjoined twins 62
By J.Lo
“Would we be separated…absolutely not…my theory is why fix what is not broken?” George Schappell said in 1997 documentary, Lori and George Schappell, world’s oldest living conjoined twins, have passed away aged 62.
Leibensperger Funeral Homes confirmed twins died in Hospital of University of Pennsylvania in United States.
When the twins were born in 1962, their skulls were partially fused and had to share vital blood vessels and 30% of their brains specifically the frontal and parietal lobes.
George had spina bifida (deformed spine) and couldn’t walk, so he sat in wheelchair-type stool able-bodied Lori pushed around.
Medical professionals said twins wouldn’t live past 30 years old, however, they became oldest conjoined twins ever in 2015 when they beat record of 53-year-olds Masha and Dasha Krivoshlyapova.
Each managed their own lives since turning 24: Lori worked at hospital laundry and was trophy-winning 10-pin bowler, while George toured the world as country singer.
They took turns spending the night in each other’s bedroom and practicing separate hobbies, even showering separately with curtain serving as barrier.
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