Billy Ray Cyrus faces family rift amid troubling allegations
Close family members of Billy Ray Cyrus are concerned about his mental state following his high-profile divorce from his third wife. Miley has been at odds with him for several years and has not maintained contact with the musician. There are no signs of reconciliation between the father and daughter.
Billy Ray Cyrus has not enjoyed a good reputation in recent months. His ex-wife, the singer Firerose, who is 27 years younger than him, accused the country music legend of physical and emotional abuse, creating violent disturbances and financial abuse by blocking her access to bank accounts. Thanks to the evidence she gathered in the form of shocking recordings in which the musician directed threats and vulgarities at her, she managed to free herself from the toxic partner.
During the widely discussed divorce case, stories brought to light by Firerose about the 63-year-old's mood swings due to excessive substance use came into the open. His adopted son, Trace Cyrus, addressed this issue on social media, publicly expressing concern for his father's condition.
Sadly, the man I desperately wanted to be like, I barely recognize anymore. It seems like this world has defeated you, and it’s obvious to everyone except you — he wrote emotionally on Instagram.
Miley Cyrus will not extend a hand for reconciliation to her father
Billy Ray Cyrus performed a concert with his band during Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. The performance sparked criticism due to his noticeable vocal problems and dishevelled appearance. Based on reports from people close to the musical family, Page Six portal editors claim that Miley Cyrus, who is openly in conflict with her dad, "expressed concern" over his poor condition after watching the questionable-quality show.
Despite this, the 32-year-old pop star is not interested in renewing her relationship with him. Let us recall that during one argument with his ex-wife, an agitated Billy Ray Cyrus insulted his older daughter, calling her a "whore trapped in the skin of a devil".
The son of the former star, who has himself struggled with alcohol abuse problems in the past, admitted outright that he can rely not only on himself but also on his other daughter, Noah. In his moving appeal, he mentioned her as a "little girl who deserves better."
