Gay icon Cher, who went through a process to accept that her daughter, Chastity Bono, is gay, admitted to People that she has more to process now that Chastity is begun the process of transitioning into a man named Chaz Bono.

“Chaz is embarking on a difficult journey, but one that I will support,” said the 63 year old legend. “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 added: “The one thing that will never change is my abiding love for my child.”

People also reports that Chaz plans to have surgery, which could include a double mastectomy. He is also taking testosterone to change both his body and voice.

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1. June 18th, 2009 at 9:05 am
   GNBRob says:

   Greg do you have a direct link to the page on PEOPLE that has Cher’s statement? I’m seeing this story everywhere but darned if I can find this statement on PEOPLE’s website.

2. June 20th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
   GNBRob says:

   In answer to my own question…People mag has finally posted this story and quote here: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20286040,00.html