Chastity Bono to become a dude… named Chaz.

Do I dare do this? Oh hell yeah I do! 😛

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.

Chastity Bono

Chastity Bono

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.

via Chastity Bono — Becoming a Man | TMZ.com.

Believe me, she does not have far to go. She’s already ugly enough to be a man now. I wonder, are they gonna dig up Sonny Bono’s dick and sew it on her? They couldn’t do much worse; if they tried. 🙄

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