Guinness World Records: Oldest conjoined twins (living)

The oldest living conjoined twins are Lori Lynn and George (b. Dori) Schappell (b. 18 September 1961) of Reading, Pennsylvania, USA, who were aged 62 years 30 days on 18 October 2023. Lori and George are craniopagus twins, meaning that they are joined at the skull; it is the rarest form of conjoined twinning, representing only 2-6% of cases.

The Schappells became the first same-sex conjoined twins to identify as different genders when, in 2007, Dori declared that he was transgender, identifying himself as a male named George. Lori is able-bodied, but George has spina bifida and requires a wheelchair. They share an apartment and each has their room and have very different interests; Lori is an accomplished bowler, while George is a professional country singer who has performed around the world.

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