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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Entertainment
Mia O'Hare

Suzy Izzard confirms name change 30 years after coming out as transgender

Suzy Eddie Izzard has confirmed her name change after revealing the hostility she faced after coming out as transgender 30 years ago.

The comedian has also revealed her stance on pronouns as she told followers she would prefer to be acknowledged as she/her but is happy with people still using male pronouns.

Taking to Instagram, Suzy has also expressed she is 'okay' with people using her birth name Eddie.

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