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In mid-2008, Bono began undergoing a physical and social gender transition from female to male.

This was confirmed in June 2009 by his publicist, who identified Bono's preferred name as Chaz Bono and said, " 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.

" GLAAD and the Empowering Spirits Foundation were quick to offer praise and support for the announcement.

Bono's legal transition was completed on May 8, 2010, when a California court granted his request for a gender and name change.

He chose the name " Chaz Salvatore Bono " in honor of his parents.

Bono made Becoming Chaz, a documentary film about his gender transition that premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network acquired the rights to the documentary and debuted it on May 10, 2011.