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Ecuadorian conjoined twins José Luis and José Armando Cevallos die at 27
Ecuadorian conjoined twin influencers José Luis and José Armando Cevallos Herrera passed away on October 15 at the age of 27. The brothers, known online as ‘Siameses del Ecuador’, died in a hospital in Cali, Colombia, following a sudden medical emergency.
The brothers had traveled to Colombia to undergo medical treatment aimed at improving their mobility and autonomy. According to family friend Fernando Carrillo, the health crisis began when José Luis experienced nausea and vomiting. Upon being hospitalized, José Luis suffered a cardiac arrest. Although medical staff initially stabilized him, his brother José Armando suffered a heart attack just minutes later, leading to the death of both siblings.
The twins had amassed a following of over 60,000 on social media, where they shared their daily lives and maintained a positive outlook on their physical challenges. Their social media management team released a statement expressing profound sorrow and thanking supporters for helping them achieve their dreams.
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Cali · Colombia · Damián Cevallos · Ecuador · Fernando Carrillo · José Armando Cevallos · José Luis Cevallos