Lori and George Schappell (born as Lori and Dori Schappell, September 18, 1961 in Reading

Reading, Pennsylvania

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, Pennsylvania

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) are conjoined twins. George has performed as a country singer. In 2007, George, who was at that time known as Reba Schappell, stated that although born female, he identified with the male gender and changed his name to George. George's gender identity

Gender identity

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 is respected in this article.
George Schappell has designed support equipment for people with physical handicaps, including a specialized wheelchair and a mobility aid for dogs.

As country singer Reba Schappell, George has performed widely in the United States and visited Germany

Germany

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 and Japan

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 and in 1997, won a L.A.