Ecuadorian conjoined twin influencers José Luis and José Armando Cevallos have died at the age of 27 following a reported medical emergency, according to accounts from a close friend and local media.
The brothers, who documented their lives together on social media, reportedly died on Thursday, according to a message shared on their social media account. News of their sudden deaths has left their family, friends and followers mourning the loss.
Fernando Carrillo, a close friend of the twins, told Spanish-language television program Y Ahora Sonsoles that José Luis suffered cardiac arrest and was taken to the hospital.
According to Carrillo’s account, doctors managed to stabilize José Luis. However, José Armando reportedly suffered a heart attack minutes later, and both brothers died.
The medical details were reported through Carrillo’s account; further official information confirming the circumstances of their deaths was not included in the source material.
Their brother, Damián, also spoke about the family’s grief, telling the outlet that he was devastated by the sudden loss. He added that he could not imagine what their parents were going through.
José Luis and José Armando had built an online following of more than 60,000 people by sharing glimpses of their daily lives as conjoined twins. Their social media presence offered followers a window into their experiences, and they continued posting content just days before their reported deaths.
Following the news, a message on their Instagram account paid tribute to the people who had supported them throughout their lives.
“We sincerely thank all the people who accompanied them, supported them, and helped them achieve their dreams,” the message read. “Their joy, their story, and the love they sowed will remain in our hearts forever.”
The tribute reflected the impact the brothers had on their online community and the relationships they built with people who followed their journey.
The brothers’ deaths mark a heartbreaking loss for their family and supporters. They were 27 years old.
Their story and the memories they shared online are likely to remain a lasting part of the community that followed their lives.
