NEW YORK — Ricky Martin is no longer denying the rumors: He has confirmed he is gay.
In a statement on his website, Martin, 38, writes: “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.”
For many, Monday’s announcement comes as no surprise. The “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer’s sexuality has been speculated about for years. But the Puerto Rican star, who got his start as a child in the teen group Menudo, never directly addressed it and was usually seen at events with beautiful women on his arm.
The singer — who had twin boys in 2008 via a surrogate — says that writing his memoirs helped him realize that he had to be free with himself and not keep any more secrets. His book hasn’t been published yet. The Associated Press
