Remembering conjoined twins Lori and George Schappell
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- čas přidán 27. 04. 2024
- Jane Pauley looks back at the lives of Lori and George Schappell - conjoined twins whose skulls were partly fused - who died in Philadelphia earlier this month at the age of 62.
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They showed the world what courage and acceptance looks like. May their memory be a blessing to all who loved them.
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Amen 🙏🏼❤️
Amen 🙏❤️💕
So did Barnum and Bailey
62 is amazing! I'd love to see a full documentary on these amazing people
I remember several documentaries on them. I’m sure you can probably find them here on CZcams or somewhere.
Remember some years ago watching a story about the twins. So sorry to hear of their passing away. Condolences to their family and friends.
62 is freaking incredible. I mean just think of all the little inconveniences and how much harder life must have been. It really is amazing to me the strength they must have had!
For anyone wondering- their family were incredibly supportive and kind.
Of course they were. Why wouldn’t they be? The fact that they lived at all, let alone lived to age 62, is a testament to that fact. You don’t think their parents knew they were having conjoined twins before they were born? I’m sure they were given alternative options, and clearly, they didn’t take that route.
Their family gave them away at birth and the doctor took them...i read the book they were raised in an institution the doctor stated the parents had 7 other kids and did not want them at birth. Read the book@@dewilew2137
Really? Cuz I swear that 1996 documentary Said they were abandoned at birth
They were raised in an institution
and that's why they were happy. When you have love and support, you can face any issue and be happy. Love and Support is the most important thing a human can have. Most people are neglected and alone, and feel unloved, and that's why there's depression and anxiety, and being overwhelmed at things that seem trivial.
It has to be so scary to watch your twin die and know it’s only a matter of time before you die too. Rest in power
It always amazed me that identical conjoined twins who experienced nearly identical lives can be so very different, mentally AND physically. Apparently we are so much more than our DNA.
If you’re talking about the fact that one “identified as a man”, it’s really not that remarkable. It’s not like we’re talking about an innate characteristic like sexual orientation. What’s most likely is that they just wanted to be seen as separate entities, as different from each other, and that led to this alternate identity. The twin who identified as trans was never particularly masculine all her life. Suddenly, as gender ideology becomes trendy, she adopts this trans persona extremely late in life. As with most things, there’s a reasonable explanation for this. There are no gendered souls, no innate sense of maleness existent in a female person.
@@dewilew2137 yep, and identical twins who are separated at birth end up being very similar. As you'd expect, because they are clones.
Yes but they didn't share 100% of their dna as they were non-identical twins.
@@BigDuke6ixx Yes incredibly similar, often they have the same job, even the name of their partner in life is the same ,,
@@dadycreations100 Of course they shared 100% of their DNA... ALL conjoined twins are incomplete divisions of a SINGLE, identical, egg!
Not many would have the courage to live on, let alone for 62 years, respect!
Rest In Peace George and Lori! You guys lived a long beautiful life
They lived their lives with courage. RIP
I think one important lesson we can learn from the 2 of them is to compromise. They had different jobs and lives, yet they found ways to let each other live their own lives. How many of us can’t even compromise meals and tv shows. If conjoined twins can compromise and live separate lives, the rest of us should as well.
Well said. Us non-conjoined take a lot for granted. Cant believe they were 62! Incredible.
I'm sorry to hear they passed.
I'm SO SORRY to hear that they passed away. My heart goes out to their family. R.I. P. Lori & George.
I loved how they chose to live their lives to the fullest!!! No hiding for them. Bravo
Two courageous people who live life on their own terms regardless of the stares and judgement. RIP Lori and George. You will be missed.
I remember them from being on television years ago. Wasn't sure if they were still living. I'm guessing they lived fairly long for someone in their situation. R.I.P. Lori & George.
I remember watching documentaries and interviews with them as a kid. It’s amazing when people break out of their comfort zones and share a piece of their vulnerabilities with the world in a new way. That is true art and I am grateful for the healing they brought me. May they rest in peace.
They were my favorite adult conjoined twins. May their legacy never be forgotten! R.I.P. to these amazing people!
You really have favorite conjoined twins?
I remember them....❤
Wow, Im glad they got to live that long. Heaven has gained 2 Brave Souls. Rest well ❤❤❤❤
Rest in peace Lori and George. Thank you for being such major inspirations to the world!
I remember a special i saw about them. ❤
They seemed so confident and badassed, but in very different ways.
I remember seeing these twins on TV so long ago Sad to hear this.
R.I.P. Lori and George. 🌹🌹
Dang I remember their story and saw many specials with them. Rip 🧡
Beautiful angel twins 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I love them because they are beautiful, they was very smart , very respectful towards each other and others . They was 2 people in 1 body but they both had there own personalities . And they both knew how to get around as 1 . They are loved by so many people around the world and they will be missed. May they both RIP . Miss . Linda ❤🙏🏽❤🙏🏽❤
R.I.P.
I was so confused by the names. I had to look it up. I do remember seeing several stories about Lori and Dori throughout the years.
I know right!! Me too!
Yes they were Lori and Dori I don't know why they said George 🤷
@@Krisf962because he was a transgender man , so his name was George. Dori was his old name.
@@gise230207 gotcha👍 thanks
@@Krisf962 He's a trans man - it would have been utterly disrespectful to use his old name, especially given the long history of trans people being deadnamed and invalidated after death.
I remember watching a documentary about them many years ago. It was fascinating to me that they could "tune out" when the other wanted private time, and they were the ultimate lesson in taking turns. God bless them for making it to 62. My prayers go out to their family and friends.
Aww. I remember the special and had wondered what became of them? RIP 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Damn! Courage to burn!!! 😮 Rest In Peace…
RIP two wonderful people.
Oh how sad, I loved these two. God bless them.
RIP......❤❤❤
May their memories be blessings. 💖💖
I dont recall seeing them RIP.
Amazing one worked in hospital and the other played music to audience. They made their careers and lives work.
So, two women.
Wow, I had wondered what had become of them. I am pleasantly surprised that they lived that long. God bless them.
Been following their story gor decades. They will be missed and remembered.
They had great respect for each other.
They loved each other so much, it showed.
They had no choice. 😅
Rest In Paradise Lori & George 😇😇🙏🙏💟✝️💟💗💙
God how could they even sleep ..? They lived life to the fullest despite their situation .
Rest In Peace
Awwww these are the sweetest and wisest human i have ever met. RIP may your next life also fill with positivity.
So sad to hear as I remember thier story many years ago. They were both courageous and also kind. Prayers and hugs to thier family and friends❤🙏🏻
I remember the documentary and they were on a talk show. The one in the chair sang country western at that time. I remember their relatives being very supportive as well. There’s another set of older conjoined twins, 2 brothers joined abdominally. I wonder if they are still alive
They were pretty awesome humans 😅
They spent their first 24 years in an institution for the mentally disabled even though neither one of them were mentally disabled. Did their parents or any family members even visit them there or have anything to do with them after they got out?
Well, at least they're at peace now.
Yes. They were very close to their entire family throughout their lives, yes the family visited while in the institution.
@@Stefanie2530 That's good to hear! Thanks for clarifying that!
I would encourage you to delete your comment given that the family had them in the hospital at the recommendation of their doctors, visited them often, and were very close. They just lost their children and your comment stokes the flames of gossip and mere speculation. It’s hurtful. Please be caring and think of the mourners who actually knew them.
@@animaanimus8011 I was not trying to hurt anyone's feelings when I asked those questions. Inasmuch as the CBS Memorial segment mentioned only that they had lived the first part of their lives in that establishment but nothing whatsoever about their family, I was trying to clarify what kind of bond that they'd had with their family. Thankfully, @Stefanie2530 answered that they DID have good bonds with their family which I thanked for and said that it was good to hear. I'm sorry that this family has lost their loved ones and I don't wish to add to any more sorrow.
If it was mentioned in the video, then many would be thinking the same questions you had and more than likely assume the worst. People sometimes like to run from or hide from history (painful or they are afraid etc), instead of using it as a tool to heal, to educate and to also make needed, positive changes. I think your questions were good questions. Now people know the truth and won't assume bad things instead. The twins were well loved!!
What happens if one dies. Does the other follow? It must have been scary for them in that regard.
Edit...I meant that could they not have tried to separate them once one had died. Obviously not possible.
Yes, because they shared the same circulatory system
Watch the video
This is explained in the video
I was saddened to see this . I admired them since the first time seeing them . They had what some never have is self acceptance . They strove to do their best and they were successful. May you
Rest in Peace 🕊️🕊️
RIP ladies !!
I recall seeing them in the news when i was in school. Beautiful & tragic. Sorry they are no longer with us.
62 yo. Amazing. RIP Lori and George!!
RIP to both of them.
I remember watching specials about them. How did they pass? Was one sick and the other had to be sedated? Must have been a gut wrenching experience for everyone involved. RIP.
I can't even fathom this...
Knucklehead
I’m heartbroken I loved watching these two I learned so much from them as well my confidence goes out to their family and friends❤️❤️❤️
Bless them 😢❤
I´m not sorry they passed ! 😮 A life that is a HELL ! 😢
Thanks for sharing. Well, they're in an awesome place now!
Condolences to their family.
I still can't believe they're gone. I've known about them since they were seven so it's a big shock. I sometimes worried about something happening to them but I knew they wouldn't be afraid. Lori and George forever!
Rest in peace, ladies.
I remember meeting them in north Georgia at a restaurant when I was 10 . This was the early 2000s , their documentary had just aired not long ago. They were as sweet as pie and funny. Totally sisters but each so unique and different
RIP What a powerful duo
Bless their hearts.
RIP to two wonderful human beings bless their family! 🙏💔
God bless them both x
I remember them. RIP❤
Free at last, free at last! Run, dance, and fly angels!
How tragic. I always admired these folks.
Rest easy 🙏🏼
RIP Lori and George. 😢
I remember being introduced to them on an episode of Jerry Springer in the 90s.
May they rest in peace. Life is but a vapor.
RIP, GOD BLESS THEM
R.I.P. 🙏🏻
RIP…❤️
God bless them. They were so amazing.
Bless them ❤❤
aww that's so sad bless them
"George" performed under the name "Reba"? I remember them from Jerry Springer. I think it's awesome that all of the conjoined twins I've ever seen have been happy with their lives.
She didn't like the way their names rhymed so she changed hers to 'Reba' briefly before changing it to George and coming out transgender. Surprisingly, her obituary is under Dori and she is referred to as 'she/her' in it as well.
That's so disrespectful
@@Stefanie2530I always thought it was so stupid to give identical twins the same rhyming name minus the first letter being different. It’s enough that they go through life being identical, they don’t need to basically share the same name.
@Stefanie2530 makes sense though...
Rest in peace, you two. 💕
May God be with their families.
RIP. I enjoyed the documentary and the uniqueness of each of them
I remember watching stories about the twins. How sad.
My heart & deepest of condolences to their family & friends..... 🕊
God Bless them and look after them. 🙏
RIP to two AMAZING souls 😭❤️
Respect for these people , and may they live in heavenly eternity .
Who died first..must have been horrid for the other one knew she was about to die
God bless you both rest in peace 🙏🏿
Rest in peace beautiful ladies
My condolences to Their Family.❤
Rest in peace.
How terrible, what a way to live😢😢😢😢😢
I agree.
They didn't see themselves being conjoined as a problem. It wasn't a terrible way for them to live.
RIP...May you rest easy
Bless their souls…
Bless them both 🙏 🙌 ❤️
RIP😢I remember them from way back basically the beginning of the Discovery Channel when it was respectable, educational and actually entertaining. I’m so lucky to have been exposed to all sorts of people, conditions and lifestyles I wouldn’t normally see. Might be my GenXness but we seemed so much more open, accepting and tolerant of others different from ourselves as kids
Rest peacefully. ❤
❤ RIP 🙏