Actor Elliot Page is revealing how happier he feels after having top surgery and how important he believes it is to support health care for transgender people.
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During the interview, Page teared up when Winfrey asked him what has brought him the most joy.
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Page urged officials to support health care for transgender people and allow them access to sports. Some lawmakers are seeking to ban transgender youth from playing sports that match their gender identity. B次元官网网址淐hildren will die,B次元官网网址� Page said. B次元官网网址淎nd it really is that simple.B次元官网网址�
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Page came out as transgender in December, an announcement that was widely greeted as a watershed moment for the trans community in Hollywood. He told Winfrey the decision was B次元官网网址渋mperativeB次元官网网址� in light of the violence against transgender youth.
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The Associated Press
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