Piers Morgan shared sad news with Good Morning Britain viewers today that one-half of Britain’s oldest identical twins has died.
Doris Hobday, 96, died after battling coronavirus for two weeks, along with her sister, who continues to fight the illness.
She and sister Lil became a viral hit when they told Piers and Susanna Reid last year their secret to long life was sex.
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Before replaying the hilarious interview, Piers said: "Two of our favourite guests on this programme Doris and Lil, they were Britain's oldest twins, we reported a week ago that they both contracted coronavirus.
"Very sadly Doris has lost her life. Lil is still with us battling hard. She’s aware of what has happened to her long-loved twin, but it's a very sad day for her family, for Lil and for us here at GMB.
"They brought such a ray of sunshine to our lives with their infectious humour. They were a wonderful duo and have been inseparable sisters for 96 years."
A statement from her family said: "Both were determined to live until 100, they had so much to live for...
"It's just so cruel that Covid has stopped Doris like this. Our thoughts go out to all the families who have experienced a loss through Covid and we urge people to take this seriously.
"Doris was only a few weeks away from being safe! With her vaccine letter arriving two days after her death.
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"If you are offered the vaccine please take it, do not refuse it. Doris didn't get this choice."
Susanna said Doris, who died on Tuesday January 5, will be laid to rest next to her husband, who she lost 11 years ago.
