Conjoined Twin Influencers Die Minutes Apart at 27

Ecuadorian conjoined twin influencers José Luis and José Armando Cevallos Herrera have died at the age of 27, according to a statement from their social media team. The brothers passed away on October 15 following a medical emergency.

The announcement, shared on their Instagram account, expressed gratitude to their supporters. "We sincerely thank everyone who accompanied them, supported them, and helped them achieve their dreams," the statement read.

The twins were reportedly rushed to the hospital after José Luis suffered cardiac arrest. Although medical professionals were able to stabilize him, José Armando experienced a heart attack minutes later, leading to the death of both siblings.

"José Armando took José Luis with him," said Fernando Carrillo, a family friend who recounted the events to local media. "They were born together and died together."

Before their deaths, the Cevallos brothers had amassed over 60,000 followers on Instagram, where they shared aspects of their lives and maintained a positive outlook. Their final post, shared before their passing, showed them on a wheeled contraption, with the caption: "Nothing is impossible now we can handle it with ease!"

The brothers' bereaved brother, Damián, expressed the family's grief, stating, "my parents are devastated."

Fans took to social media to mourn the loss, with one follower describing them as "great human beings" who were consistently smiling and kind. Another commenter shared, "My loving brothers… how sad indeed… but I understand that the best always leave first."