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

Lori and George Schappell, recognized as the world's oldest conjoined twins, have sadly passed away at the age of 62 in a Pennsylvania hospital. The cause of their death has not been disclosed, according to their online obituaries published by Leibensperger Funeral Homes.

Born with partially-fused skulls and sharing 30 per cent of their brains, Lori and George exceeded medical expectations, as doctors predicted they wouldn't live past 30. While Lori was able-bodied, George, who had spina bifida, used a wheelchair that Lori pushed around.

The twins made history as the world's first same-sex conjoined twins to identify as different genders. George came out as transgender in 2007, changing his name from Reba to George. Despite their unique circumstances, they lived independently in a two-bedroom flat in Pennsylvania, each pursuing their own passions.

George found success as a country singer, while Lori excelled in ten-pin bowling, even winning trophies. They traveled the world together, visiting Germany and Japan, and lived a fulfilling life despite their challenges.

Guinness World Records expressed sadness over their passing, acknowledging Lori and George as the oldest living conjoined twins and oldest female conjoined twins ever recorded.