Thanks for your comments. I'm sorry you've had to read all the ignorance on here, but I guess it's no great surprise. Disappointing, but not surprising.
If he transitioned privately, it would eventually be made public, and he'd be pilloried for keeping it secret. I say good on him for being up front about it, and good luck to him. I can't imagine it's an easy process for anyone, especially someone even tangentially in the public eye.
Oh, and to all you ignorant fucks: shut the fuck up. That is all.
Amen, sister.
Oh, and to all you ignorant fucks: shut the fuck up. That is all.