Cher on Chaz Bono Announcement: 'I will Strive to Be Understanding'

Cher on Chaz Bono Announcement
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Cher is speaking out for the first time since news broke that her adult child Chaz Bono was in a transition from female to male.

In the new issue of People magazine on newsstands Friday, Cher, 63, shares her thoughts about the news:

"Chaz 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, and although I may not understand, I will strive to be understanding."

Cher goes on to say, "The one thing that will never change is my abiding love for my child."

According to the mag, Chaz, 40, plans to have surgery, which could include a double mastectomy. He is also taking testosterone to change both his body and voice, says People.

Published 6/17/09 by the Insider

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  • you can still have biological kids...
    Anonymous 10/29/09 Reply
  • Oh my!
    NeverLetGo 6/17/09 Reply
  • I am sure this is very hard for Cher, remember her holding that adorable little girl on The Sonny & Cher Show, you could see how much she enjoyed having a little girl. She realizes she will never have grandchildrem from Chasity, not biologically...
    Anonymous 6/17/09 Reply
  • Cher - it's OK to be honest. If you think this is bizarre, then by god, say so! Stop this namby-pamby political bulls--t! You were a lot more honest when "Chaz" came out as a lesbian a few years ago --- until someone got a hold of you and you became...
    MISSMOO 6/17/09 Reply