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Hayes Comes Out After Gay Wedding
(Soundbuzz, Thursday July 20, 10:00 AM)

Former Savage Garden front man Darren Hayes 'married' his British boyfriend Richard Cullen in London last month after a two year relationship.

The 'Truly Madly Deeply' singer, 34, stunned fans when he made the announcement on his official website this week - because he has never 'come out' as being gay before.

Australian-born Hayes divorced his former wife and high school sweetheart Colby Taylor in 1999 after a four year marriage.

Hayes says, "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. I feel lucky to live in an era where my relationship can be considered legally legitimate and I commend the UK Government for embracing this very basic Civil Liberty. 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. To my mum, dad, sister and brother - thanks for always being so cool and loving me unconditionally."

Last week, Hayes announced he had left his Australian record label Sony BMG. (wenn)

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