Ecuadorian conjoined twin brothers and social media influencers José Luis and José Armando Cevallos have died aged 27 after suffering cardiac emergencies, leaving their thousands of followers mourning their loss.

The brothers, who shared glimpses of their lives online through their Instagram account, Los Siameses del Ecuador 2 (The Siamese Twins of Ecuador 2), had built a community of more than 60,000 followers who followed their experiences and celebrated their achievements.

According to a close friend, the twins were hospitalized after José Luis suffered cardiac arrest. Although doctors initially managed to stabilize him, José Armando reportedly suffered a heart attack shortly afterwards. Both brothers later died.

How was the conjoined twin brothers’ death announced?

Their family announced their deaths in a statement shared on Instagram on Thursday, October 15, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of the two brothers.

“With deep sorrow and sadness, the team at Los Siameses del Ecuador 2 wishes to inform our followers and the entire community that our beloved twins passed away early this morning,” the statement read.

The family and their social media team paid tribute to the brothers, remembering them for their smiles, positive outlook on life and the impact they had on people who followed their journey.

“Their story, their smiles, and their outlook on life left an indelible mark on many hearts,” the statement added.

The tribute also highlighted the happiness the brothers found in pursuing their ambitions and achieving goals that gave them hope.

“We are comforted knowing that they were happy fulfilling their dreams and achieving goals that filled them with hope,” the statement continued.

The team expressed gratitude to everyone who supported the twins throughout their lives, acknowledging the love and encouragement they received from their online community.

The family did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding their deaths, asking the public to respect their privacy as their loved ones grieve.

In their tribute, the brothers’ team also recalled a phrase that had come to represent their outlook on life: “Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and disability is no impediment to being happy.”

Conjoined Twins Anna and Hope Richards Thriving After Separation Surgery

In other news, conjoined twins Anna Grace and Hope Elizabeth Richards have continued to thrive after undergoing a successful separation surgery in 2018.

The sisters were born on December 29, 2016, in Texas, sharing a liver, diaphragm, and part of their heart. Their complex condition required months of preparation before a team of nearly 75 specialists at Texas Children’s Hospital performed a seven-hour separation procedure on January 13, 2018.

Before the operation, the girls spent more than a year in the hospital, where doctors prepared them for the complex surgery. Their separation was successful, and after spending the first year and a half of their lives in hospital, they were eventually able to return home.