Happy 43rd Birthday to Chaz Bono!

What a life it has been for Chaz Bono who turns 43 years old today.

In 2009, this LGBT advocate and author who is only child of Cher and Sonny Bono, announced to the world that he was transitioning from the female Chastity Bono to a man named Chaz Bono.

I have felt so happy for Chaz and it is the benefit of our society that he is so articulate and open about his journey. I am quite sure it is helping other transgender people out there who believe they were born the wrong sex. It is also helping other people to understand just what they are going through.

Becoming Chaz, a documentary about his transitioned premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and aired on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN channel followed by a follow-up documentary Being Chaz.

Below is video of Chaz being honored at the LA Gay & Lesbian Center’s 40th Anniversary gala.