Cher's Son Chaz Bono Gave His 'Blessing' to Reference His Deadname in Star's New Memoir

Chaz Bono, the son of Cher, has given his "blessing" to the inclusion of his deadname in the upcoming memoir of actress and singer Dionne Warwick.

Warwick's memoir, titled "My Life, As I See It," is set to be released on September 20, 2023, and will include a reference to Bono's deadname.

Bono, who came out as transgender in 2009 and underwent gender confirmation surgery in 2010, has previously expressed his discomfort with the use of his deadname. However, he has since given Warwick his permission to include it in her memoir.

In a statement to People magazine, Bono said that he had given Warwick his "blessing" to use his deadname because he trusts her to "handle it with respect." He also said that he believes it is important for transgender people to be able to tell their own stories, even if those stories include their deadnames.

"I think it's important for transgender people to be able to tell their own stories, and I'm grateful to Dionne for giving me the opportunity to share my story with her," Bono said.

Warwick has said that she included Bono's deadname in her memoir because she wanted to be "authentic" in her storytelling. She also said that she believes it is important to use the correct pronouns and names for transgender people.

"I wanted to be authentic in my storytelling, and that meant using the correct pronouns and names for transgender people," Warwick said.

The inclusion of Bono's deadname in Warwick's memoir is a significant step forward for transgender visibility. It is a reminder that transgender people are not defined by their deadnames, and that they deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.