Bruce Jenner's mother confirms his 'sex-change' plan, supports him 'wholeheartedly'

Keeping Up With The Kardashian star Bruce Jenner's mother, Esther, has confirmed Jenner's transition from male to female.

Esther, who supports the former Olympian "wholeheartedly", said in an interview that she learned about his transition, when Jenner informed her and the two has a long discussion about his decision, News.com.au reported.

Esther added that she has never been more proud of Jenner, who "instils enthusiasm in people" and "is gifted", for who he is as a father, an Olympian and wonderful public speaker. Although Esther says she wasn't aware of her son's changing feelings, she's more proud of him now than when he stood on that podium and put the gold medal around his neck.

She concluded that the 65-year-old former US track and field athlete, who will discuss his transition at length with Diane Sawyer in an interview set to air in May, deserves all the respect.

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