Conjoined twins Lori and George Schappell, who defied medical expectations and lived separate lives, have passed away at the age of 62. Born in 1961 in Pennsylvania, the twins were joined at the skull but had distinct brains.
Lori and George pursued separate careers and interests. Lori worked in a hospital laundry while George pursued a country music career. They traveled extensively and appeared in numerous documentaries and talk shows.
Lori was once engaged to be married, but her fiancé died in an automobile accident. George came out as transgender in 2007. Separation surgery was deemed risky for the twins, and they declined the procedure.
The Schappell twins were the oldest living conjoined twins at the time of their death. Their passing marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in medical history.
