World’s oldest conjoined twins Lori and George Schappell die aged 62

George also identified as transgender, courageously revealing his true identity in an interview with The Sun several years ago.

Despite being designated female at birth, George always harbored a profound understanding that his true identity was male. “Since I was very young, I’ve felt an inherent sense of being a boy,” George confessed. “I found joy in playing with trains and detested anything traditionally girlish. For many years, I concealed my longing to transition, even from Lori.”

Reflecting on the challenge of disclosing his truth to his sister, George added, “It was incredibly tough, but as I grew older, I realized I couldn’t continue living a falsehood. I knew I had to embrace who I truly am and live my life authentically.”

Lori responded to her brother’s revelation with unwavering support: “Of course, it was surprising when Dori became George, but I’m incredibly proud of him. It was a monumental decision, but we’ve faced many challenges together, and as a team, we’re unbreakable.”

Adding another layer to their intricate lives, Lori revealed that she was once engaged but tragically lost her fiancรฉ in a drunk driving accident.

When it came to dating, Lori also shared how George respected her need for privacy. “When I went on dates, George would bring along books to read, and since we didn’t face each other, he could easily ignore any kissing,” she disclosed.

Lori stood at a height of five feet one inch and enjoyed full mobility, while George, at four feet four inches tall, lived with spina bifida.

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