Ex-Fairfield County Resident Caitlyn Jenner Seeks Legal Name, Gender Change

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Olympic gold medalist and transgender reality star Caitlyn Jenner wants to legally change her name to fit her new identity, according to Entertainment Weekly magazine.

Caitlyn Jenner, former Olympian, Fairfield County resident and reality star, is seeking a legal change of name and gender. She was born William Bruce Jenner.
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Carol Reif

09/21/2015 5:00 p.m.

The 65-year-old Newtown High School graduate, who was born William Bruce Jenner, recently filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking the change, Entertainment Weekly said.

She also is asking to legally change her gender to female from male, the magazine reported.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Jenner has to provide the court with documents formally declaring the gender change, including any treatments or procedures she may have undergone.

Safety concerns prompted Jenner to ask for a private hearing and for parts of the petition to be sealed, the magazine reported.

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