Darren Hayes celebrates gay union

By Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk • July 18, 2006 - 0:00

Darren Hayes came out publicly yesterday (Photo: Steve and Tanja)

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Former Savage Garden frontman, Darren Hayes, has ended speculation over his sexuality after he came out yesterday and revealed he has had a civil partnership.

The solo singer has often remained silent on his private life, but yesterday afternoon he published a statement on his website celebrating his civil ceremony with his partner of two years, Richard.

Hayes expressed gratitude to his fans as well as friends and his family, he said: " I have become increasingly more emotionally authentic in my music, writing and my relationship to my audience. As so many of you have given me your heart and soul over the past 10 years I thought it only fitting that I too return the respect and inform you of the most significant event in my life.

"On June 19th 2006 I married my boyfriend of two years, Richard, in a Civil Partnership ceremony in London. I can honestly say it was the happiest day of my life."

He said he felt lucky to live in the UK where gay people can register their partnerships, "I'm proud of who I am, and after what felt like an eternity, I'm finally in a place where my heart is secure and content.

"And I can finally make sense of all of the searching. I still maintain the belief that families and relationships are not commodities to be sold off for public consumption. In this regard, I am and will continue to be a public person with a private life."

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