Chaz (the non-artist previously known as Chastity?) Bono comes out

[floit63]

Chastity Bono, civil rights advocate, journalist, author and musician, is in the early stages of changing his gender -- transitioning from female to male, TMZ has learned.

Bono, the child of legendary entertainers Sonny and Cher, began the process earlier this year, shortly after his 40th birthday.

"Yes, it's true -- Chaz, after many years of consideration, has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity," confirmed Bono's publicist, Howard Bragman.

"He is proud of his decision and grateful for the support and respect that has already been shown by his loved ones. It is Chaz's hope that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue, just as his 'coming out' did nearly 20 years ago.

We ask that the media respect Chaz's privacy during this long process as he will not be doing any interviews at this time."

via TMZ

(I would warn anyone who doesn't want to spend the next three hours headdesking to avoid reading the comments on the original article. People suck sometimes.)

Comments

[keltik]

I'm sure his mother's thrilled with the news...

[floit63]

D'ya think if Chaz comes out as gay (again) Cher will like him better?

[juliandarling]

Yeah, there have been so many problematic comments and whatnot going on all over the blogging internets. Ugh.

But good for Chaz! It's nice to know that there are celebrities who are willing to come out. He's really brave.

[keltik]

lol i dont know...