Kim Kardashian and her siblings rally around 'hero father' Bruce Jenner
LAST night former Olympian Bruce Jenner bravely opened up to the world about being a woman, and his extended family have posted messages of support publicly.
The 65-year-old split from the mother of Kim Kardashian - Kris Jenner - last year, but the matriarch and her daughters have all supported Bruce's new decision.
Most famous sibling Kim took to Twitter in the early hours of this morning, after watching Bruce's exclusive interview with American chat show host Diane Sawyer, telling him she loved him.
She said: "Love is the courage to live the truest, best version of yourself. Bruce is love. I love you Bruce. #ProudDaughter"
Kim then added: "Your honesty has opened the doors for others to be courageous and live an authentic life! #respect #hero #family"
His former wife Kris also took to Twitter, saying: "Not only was I able to call him my husband for 25 years and father of my children, I am now able to call him my hero."
Love is the courage to live the truest, best version of yourself. Bruce is love. I love you Bruce. #ProudDaughter pic.twitter.com/7ZJ6FuMHfU
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) April 25, 2015
Bruce Jenner, In His Own Words - Diane Sawyer Interview - ABC News
Bruce spoke out about his feelings, and explained he was thankful for being part of Keeping Up With The Kardashians if it meant helping out people in a similar position to himself.
Bruce told Diane: "What I'm doing it going to do some good. I really believe that.
"It's going to make some change. If the whole Kardashian show gave me a foothold in this world to be able to go out there and really do something good - I'm all for it. I've got no problem with that."
HIs step-daughter Khloe, whom he explained in the show had taken the news about his transgender pining the hardest, supported the star on social media.
She said: "Just finished watching the #BruceJennerInterview with the family. Bruzer, I'm soooo proud of you! Dads really are heros." [sic]
Not only was I able to call him my husband for 25 years and father of my children, I am now able to call him my hero.
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) April 25, 2015
Khloe and Kim's eldest sibling Kourtney added: "Couldn't be a more proud daughter. With courage and bravery, let's change the world. I am honored to stand by Bruce's side and support him."
Bruce's teenage daughters - Kendall, 19, and Kylie, 17 - also spoke out on Twitter. Youngest of the troupe Kylie said she was 'so proud' of her father.
Kylie said: "Understandingly, this has been very hard for me. You will hear what I have to say when I'm ready to but…this isn't about me. I'm so proud of you, Dad. You are so brave. My beautiful Hero."
Kendall, an international supermodel, added: "I love you. so very proud of you, my hero."