- José Luis and José Armando Cevallos, Ecuadorian conjoined twin influencers, passed away on October 15, 2026, aged 27
- The brothers, who had over 60,000 Instagram followers, suffered back-to-back cardiac emergencies within minutes of each other
- Just three days before their deaths, the twins shared a video showing them laughing and enjoying everyday life
The world of social media is mourning the loss of José Luis and José Armando Cevallos, Ecuadorian conjoined twin influencers who passed away on October 15, aged just 27.
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The brothers, who hailed from Milagro, Ecuador, had built a devoted online community through their Instagram account, @siamesesdelecuador, where more than 60,000 followers tuned in to watch them navigate life with joy and candour.
The twins were joined at the torso and shared vital organs, including their liver and intestines, a condition that ultimately shaped the circumstances of their final hours.
What happened to the Cevallos twins?
According to their close friend Fernando Carrillo, who spoke on the Spanish television programme Y Ahora Sonsoles, the brothers suffered consecutive medical emergencies.
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José Luis went into sudden cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital, where doctors managed to stabilise him. Minutes later, José Armando suffered a fatal heart attack, and due to their shared anatomy, both brothers died shortly after.
"José Armando took José Luis with him," Carrillo said, adding: "They were born together and died together." Their representatives confirmed the deaths but withheld formal medical documentation out of respect for the family's privacy.
Their brother, Damián Cevallos, described their parents as "devastated" by the sudden and unexpected loss.
Far from shying away from their condition, the Cevallos brothers used their platform to educate, inspire, and entertain.
They openly answered questions from followers about what daily life looked like for conjoined twins and documented adventurous pursuits that many able-bodied people would hesitate to try, including horse riding and paragliding.
They also travelled to Colombia to seek medical treatment aimed at improving their mobility.
Their final Instagram post, shared just three days before they died on October 12, captured a series of lighthearted moments: the pair laughing, sharing a meal at a restaurant, and working in sync to load a car boot.
It was a fitting last glimpse into lives lived with warmth and determination.
See the post below:
Tributes pour in
Their social media management team released a farewell statement honouring the brothers' legacy:
"We are comforted knowing that they were happy fulfilling their dreams and achieving goals that filled them with hope."
The statement also recalled a phrase closely associated with the twins:
"Where there's a will, there's a way, and disability is no obstacle to being happy."
Followers and admirers responded online with an outpouring of grief.
James Davie wrote:
"Prayers and condolences."
Kahnay Cooper said:
"They had something great; they were never alone all the way until the end! They had each other for real!!! Beautiful. May they rest in peace."
Teresa Eames added:
"Together always. Rest in paradise."
Carla Stallworth wrote:
"My sincere, deepest condolences to the family. Sorry for ur loss."
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Source: TUKO.co.ke