In life as in death — elderly couple die hand in hand

Don and Maxine Simpson, who were married for more than 60 years, died while holding each other’s hand.

A US couple married for more than 60 years, but parted by illness, have died within hours of each other while still holding hands, after their family reunited them for the final time.

Don and Maxine Simpson met, married and lived in Bakersfield, in California.