Cape Town - Sam Smith has asked fans to use the pronouns "they/them" after coming out as non-binary.
On Friday, the 27-year-old shared a lengthy post on Instagram. They wrote: "Today is a good day so here goes. I've decided I am changing my pronouns to they/them after a lifetime of being at war with my gender I've decided to embrace myself for who I am, inside and out."
The How Do You Sleep singer added: "I'm so excited and privileged to be surrounded by people that support me in this decision, but I've been very nervous about announcing this because I care too much about what people think but fuck it!"
Sam went on to say that while they understand that there will be many mistakes and misgendering, all they ask is that you, please try.
"I hope you can see me like I see myself now. Thank you. PS I am at no stage just yet to eloquently speak at length about what it means to be non-binary, but I can't wait for the day that I am. So, for now, I just want to be visible and open."
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Compiled by Leandra Engelbrecht.