‘Forever in our hearts’: Conjoined twin influencers José Luis and José Armando Cevallos die minutes apart at 27

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Cost, B. (2026, October 20). ‘Forever in our hearts’: Conjoined twin influencers José Luis and José Armando Cevallos die minutes apart at 27. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/lifestyle/conjoined-twin-influencers-jose-luis-and-jose-armando-cevallos-dead-at-27/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-20 · by Ben Cost

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José Luis and José Armando Cevallos Herrera, 27-year-old conjoined twin influencers from Ecuador, died minutes apart on October 15 after a medical emergency. Family friend Fernando Carrillo reported that Luis suffered cardiac arrest, which led to his twin brother suffering a heart attack shortly afterward. The pair had gained significant popularity with over 60,000 followers on Instagram, where they shared their daily lives and positive messages. Their social media team announced the deaths on Instagram, expressing gratitude for public support throughout their journey.
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The conjoined twin influencers José Luis and José Armando Cevallos Herrera, both 27 years old, died minutes apart in Ecuador following a medical emergency on October 15. Their social media team announced their deaths on Instagram, expressing gratitude to those who supported them throughout their lives. According to family friend Fernando Carrillo, Luis suffered cardiac arrest and was stabilized by medics, but Armando had a heart attack shortly after, leading to the death of both twins. The brothers, known for their positive outlook and large social media following of 60,000 on Instagram, chronicled their lives and motivated fans through their platform until their final post just before their deaths. Their bereaved brother Damián stated that their parents are devastated by the loss.

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Ecuador Ecuadorian Instagram

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Instagram ORG · 2× José Luis PERSON · 2× Carrillo PERSON · 1× Damián PERSON · 1× Ecuador GPE · 1× Ecuadorian NORP · 1× Fernando Carrillo PERSON · 1× José Armando PERSON · 1× José Armando Cevallos Herrera PERSON · 1× Luis PERSON · 1×

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The twins’ bereaved brother Damián claimed that the family was crestfallen over their loss, declaring, “my parents are devastated.” The brothers’ legions of fans took to social media to show their support.
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🔮 In their final post before their death, the duo could be seen taking to the streets on a wheeled contraption.

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Beloved conjoined twin influencers José Luis and José Armando Cevallos Herrera passed away on October 15 following a medical emergency. asserted
influencers → pass → emergency
The stars’ social media team announced the brothers’ deaths on Instagram. asserted
team → announce → Instagram
“With profound sorrow, we share this official statement to announce the passing of our beloved Siamese Twins of Ecuador,” the statement read. asserted
statement → share → Ecuador
“We sincerely thank everyone who accompanied them, supported them, and helped them achieve their dreams.” asserted
them → thank → dreams
The Ecuadorian brothers had reportedly been rushed to the hospital after Luis suffered cardiac arrest, family friend Fernando Carrillo recounted to local media. uncertain
Carrillo → rush → media
While medics managed to stabilize him, his twin suffered a heart attack just minutes later, resulting in the death of both siblings. asserted
twin → manage → siblings
“José Armando took José Luis with him,” Carrillo said. asserted
Carrillo → take → him
“They were born together and died together.” asserted
They → bear → ?
Before their deaths, the pair had amassed a staggering 60,000 followers on Instagram, where they chronicled their lives, answered fan queries, and motivated viewers with their positive outlook on life. asserted
they → amass → life
In their final post before their death, the duo could be seen taking to the streets on a wheeled contraption. uncertain
duo → see → contraption
“Nothing is impossible now we can handle it with ease!” they wrote. asserted
they → handle → ease
The twins’ bereaved brother Damián claimed that the family was crestfallen over their loss, declaring, “my parents are devastated.” The brothers’ legions of fans took to social media to show their support. asserted
legions → bereave → support
One follower described them as “great human beings” who were always smiling and “kind to all.” “I will miss them a lot,” they wrote. asserted
they → describe → them
“My loving brothers… how sad indeed… but I understand that the best always leave first,” said another. asserted
another → love → ?
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