Every so often I scan FindaGrave "famous" listings to see who died, usually sports players I grew up watching.
One of the newer listings unlocked 1990s memories. Remember "Lori & Dori," the conjoined twins who were seemingly on every talk show? (Apparently, Dori later changed their name to George as they wanted to identify as a man).
They were always on Jerry Springer, Maury Povich, etc. Dori/George (who first went by Reba as a stage name) was an aspiring country singer and would perform on various shows. I just remember how positive they tried to be and these shows provided a continuous outlet. I was always conflicted whether it was exploitive or not. On the surface, of course it was but it also provided the twins an outlet and some fame which they clearly desired. They put on a happy face but that had to be a sad and difficult existence.
They died this month at the age of 62.
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One of the newer listings unlocked 1990s memories. Remember "Lori & Dori," the conjoined twins who were seemingly on every talk show? (Apparently, Dori later changed their name to George as they wanted to identify as a man).
They were always on Jerry Springer, Maury Povich, etc. Dori/George (who first went by Reba as a stage name) was an aspiring country singer and would perform on various shows. I just remember how positive they tried to be and these shows provided a continuous outlet. I was always conflicted whether it was exploitive or not. On the surface, of course it was but it also provided the twins an outlet and some fame which they clearly desired. They put on a happy face but that had to be a sad and difficult existence.
They died this month at the age of 62.
Lori L. Schappell (1961-2024) - Find a Grave...
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...
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Oldest living conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, die at 62
The oldest living conjoined twins have died in Pennsylvania at age 62. Obituaries posted by Leibensperger Funeral Homes of Hamburg say Lori and George Schappell died April 7 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
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