Medical Figure. Lori and George Schappell were American conjoined twins known for their achievements in music, television, and advocacy for people with disabilities. As of 2020, they held the record as the oldest living conjoined twins in the world and were the first set of conjoined twins to identify as different genders, as George was a transgender man. George, a country singer, won an L.A. Music Award for Best New Country Artist in 1997 and performed widely across the United States and internationally. He also contributed to designing support equipment for people with physical disabilities, such as specialized wheelchairs and mobility aids. Lori played a supporting role in George's career, arranging her schedule to accommodate his performances and acting as his facilitator. The twins appeared in numerous television documentaries and talk shows and acted in an episode of the television series Nip/Tuck. They lived independently in Reading, Pennsylvania, sharing a two-bedroom apartment while maintaining distinct personal spaces. Their strong bond and mutual respect allowed them to navigate life and relationships as conjoined twins. They died at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital on April 7, 2024, at the age of 62.
Medical Figure. Lori and George Schappell were American conjoined twins known for their achievements in music, television, and advocacy for people with disabilities. As of 2020, they held the record as the oldest living conjoined twins in the world and were the first set of conjoined twins to identify as different genders, as George was a transgender man. George, a country singer, won an L.A. Music Award for Best New Country Artist in 1997 and performed widely across the United States and internationally. He also contributed to designing support equipment for people with physical disabilities, such as specialized wheelchairs and mobility aids. Lori played a supporting role in George's career, arranging her schedule to accommodate his performances and acting as his facilitator. The twins appeared in numerous television documentaries and talk shows and acted in an episode of the television series Nip/Tuck. They lived independently in Reading, Pennsylvania, sharing a two-bedroom apartment while maintaining distinct personal spaces. Their strong bond and mutual respect allowed them to navigate life and relationships as conjoined twins. They died at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital on April 7, 2024, at the age of 62.
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