of the similarities between separated twins. Ann and Elizabeth have a number of similarities. They both married men named "Jim." Both are widowed, grandmothers, and religious. After talking on Skype many times during the year before they met, they believe they shared many mannerisms in common. There are also major differences in their lives. Ann married and remained in her birth town. Elizabeth joined the navy, married an American, and ended up moving to the US and becoming an American citizen. Guinness World Record Both twins were born on 28 February 1936 and they were separated at five months of age. They were reunited 1 May 2014. The length of their separation was 77 years and 289 days, which is a Guinness World Record for longest separated twins. The previous record was held by Philip and Barbara McAuley also from the United Kingdom. They had been separated for 69 years and 364 days. Death Hunt died on 16 December 2017. She was predeceased by Hamel on 8 November 2014. References External links Separated twins Research 1936 births 2014 deaths 2017 deaths People from Albany, Oregon People from Aldershot English twins English emigrants to the United States World record holders