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Cher and Chaz Bono (formerly Chastity) at GLAAD Media Awards in 1998 Getty PremiumAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Cher is finally speaking out about her child undergoing the process of transitioning from female to male.
"She is embarking on a difficult journey, but one that I will support. I respect the courage it takes to go through this transition in the glare of public scrutiny," Cher said in a statement released to People.
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"Although I may not understand, I will strive to be understanding," Cher continued, adding, "The one thing that will never change is my abiding love for my child."
According to the mag, Chaz is planning on having surgery, which will include a double mastectomy. In addition, he has begun taking testosterone, which will alter his body and voice.
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As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, on Friday, a source told Access Hollywood that Cher has been "loving and supportive" of her child, who went public with his decision to transition just after his 40th birthday.
"He is proud of his decision and grateful for the support and respect that has already been shown by his loved ones," rep Howard Bragman said of Chaz in a statement released to Access Hollywood. "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."
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JRTcher a good mother, LOLOLOLOL...She put her kids in boarding schools...Her son has said there were weeks that he never saw his mother and they lived in the same house...It came from his mouth...Like all the other hollywood mothers, cher is a failure as a mother...Sonny isn't roling in his grave because he's the one that support his daughter from the beginning....Cher kicked her outreport abuseposted October 2, 2009 11:03 PM PDT
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JRTcher a good mother, LOLOLOLOL...She put her kids in boarding schools...Her son has said there were weeks that he never saw his mother and they lived in the same house...It came from his mouth...Like all the other hollywood mothers, cher is a failure as a mother...Sonny isn't roling in his grave because he's the one that support his daughter from the beginning....Cher kicked her outreport abuseposted October 2, 2009 11:03 PM PDT
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LAMust be a difficult time for our Gypsy lady. And as usual, she is nothing if not honest about it.report abuseposted June 18, 2009 8:32 PM PDT
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Up yourzGod bless Cher for being supportive.report abuseposted June 18, 2009 3:13 PM PDT
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Bob27I am so happy for Chaz and his new life THANK GOD CHAZ IS GAY ...report abuseposted June 18, 2009 3:00 PM PDT
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Bob27I am so happy for Chaz and his new life THANK GOD CHAZ IS GAY ...report abuseposted June 18, 2009 3:00 PM PDT
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Bob27I am so happy for Chaz and his new life THANK GOD CHAZ IS GAY ...report abuseposted June 18, 2009 2:58 PM PDT
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redaDiamond8 who the f--- are you to judge. It's people like you that make this world ugly.report abuseposted June 18, 2009 2:06 PM PDT
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HaleyThis story refers to Chaz as "HE" and "His". Why? I'm wasting my time. Outta here!report abuseposted June 18, 2009 1:48 PM PDT
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KCDiamond08.....it is narrow/closedminded people like you that is a lot of the reason the world is messed up right now. Chaz, follow your heart and be who you are!!!! Congratsreport abuseposted June 18, 2009 1:12 PM PDT
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