A pair of Ecuadorian influencers who were conjoined twins have died aged 27 after one suffered a heart attack, with their family posting a tribute saying: “Their story, their smiles, and their outlook on life left an indelible mark on many hearts.”
José Luis and José Armando Cevallos’ death was confirmed on their joint Instagram earlier today, with the family’s tribute posted alongside a picture of the pair.
Luis and Cevallos were hospitalised after Luis suffered a heart attack and, whilst doctors were able to stabilize him, Cevallos had a heart attack minutes later and the pair both died.
This was confirmed to a local news outlet Y Ahora Sonsoles by Fernando Carrillo, a close friend of the twins.
On the same programme their brother, Damián, confirmed that the family were devastated by their sudden deaths, adding: “I have no words to describe how my parents feel.”
José Luis and José Armando Cevallos died aged 27 (Facebook)
The family’s full heartbreaking statement which was shared four days ago on Instagram, translated from Spanish, said: “We sincerely thank everyone who supported them, believed in them, and was part of every achievement.
“Thank you for accompanying them in making their dreams a reality and for giving them so much love along the way.
“Their legacy will live on in a phrase that always represented them: ‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and disability is no impediment to being happy.’”
The pair had over 60,000 followers on Instagram and would also post on live-streaming websites Kick and Twitch, but as well as posting on TikTok where they had over 835,000 followers.
Their TikTok contained the phrase ‘The sky’s the limit’ as their bio, with the duo sharing details about how they managed their every day life, showing how they drove their car and even skydived.
Luis and Cevallos also shared on their TikTok that they had travelled to Colombia in April to undergo specialist rehab, sharing their rehabilitation process and workout routine as they faced the struggles of living whilst conjoined.
Luis said: “We used to drag ourselves along the floor and it was difficult because we had no coordination with our legs.
The pair’s family shared the statement on Instagram four days ago (Instagram)
“There were certain moments when we cried because we wanted to walk normally on both feet.”
The pair later began moving around in many of their videos using a board with wheels.
Their account was active until October 12 where they posted a workout routine in which they were able to stand upright with the help of a wall, with comments flooding to pay tribute to the duo.
One comment said: “May this candle never go out and guide your souls to the glory of our Eternal Father. Rest in peace.”
Another comment on Instagram said: “I can’t believe it! I recently came across his videos, amazing story.”
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