Singer Ricky Martin, actor Neil Patrick
Harris and rugby star Ben Cohen were among the celebrities sending
messages of support to British Olympic diver Tom Daley on his coming
out.
The 19-year-old Daley on Monday
released a 5-minute video in which he announced that he's dating
another man.
“Come spring this year, my life
changed massively when I met someone and it made me feel so happy, so
safe and everything just feels great,” Daley said. “And that
someone is a guy.”
(Related: Olympian
Tom Daley says he's dating a man.)
“I'm relieved to know that all of my
panting over @TomDaley1994 at the Summer Olympics wasn't completely
misguided,” messaged Harris, who is openly gay.
Cohen tweeted: “Congrats!! You are
truly a great role model. I would love to support you!!”
“I am extremely happy for you!!!!”
Ricky Martin added. “I'm sure right now you feel amazing and you
are right ...”
Olympians Matthew Mitcham and Greg
Louganis also offered tweets of support.
“@TomDaley1994 is a champion in every
sense of the word. And it's super cute that he's in love =) he
should be rewarded with all our support,” Mitcham messaged.
Louganis added: “Look I am not one to
spread rumors, but Tom Daley will always be this young man from GB
who can rip like no ...”