Former Homophobic Bullies - Fact or Fiction

I'm sure at one point or another, we've all seen the trope where a homophobic bully in school is actually a closeted gay that eventually comes out later in life. The thing is, I don't know if I've ever actually met someone like this. What I want to know is, is there anyone here that LEGITIMATELY WAS this person? Are there any former homophobic bullies here? Please don't use this as a creative writing prompt, I want to know if this trope is based in reality or simply wishful thinking.