Ronnie and Donnie Galyon were born in 1951, conjoined from chest to pelvis — a medical rarity that doctors didn’t expect to survive a single day. But the brothers defied every prediction, living 63 remarkable years and becoming the longest-living conjoined twins in history.
Growing up in a trailer with limited resources, they began performing at fairs as teens to support their family. Though it wasn’t an easy life, it helped them buy a house for their parents and care for their siblings.
Despite having different personalities — Ronnie more laid-back, Donnie more fiery — they shared an unbreakable bond and always found ways to live in harmony.
In later years, they retired and lived quietly with their younger brother, who built them a custom space where they could finally enjoy a private, peaceful life.
Their story is one of strength, sacrifice, and unwavering love. When they passed in 2014, they were still holding hands — just as they had done every day of their extraordinary lives.
