Billy Ray Cyrus desperate to reconcile with estranged daughter Miley whom ex Firerose saw 'as a threat'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Billy Ray Cyrus is reportedly devastated by the rift between him and his daughter Miley, a fallout that followed his brief seven-month marriage to singer Firerose. Billy Ray had Miley from his previous marriage Tish Cyrus
The heartache came to light after Billy Ray posted a birthday message to the 'Flowers' singer on social media, marking the only contact he’s had with Miley since his ill-fated marriage to Firerose ended in May.
Billy Ray Cyrus is heartbroken over his distance from Miley Cyrus
Sources told Radar Online that Billy Ray Cyrus is devastated by the growing distance between him and his estranged daughter Miley.
According to the source, "Firerose saw Miley as a threat to what she was seeking – control over Billy Ray."
The insider added, "She virtually forbade him to see Miley. She practically led him around by the nose until he realized how far he had strayed from those who meant the most to him."
The divorce between Billy Ray and Firerose turned ugly, with Firerose accusing him of verbal and emotional abuse, while Billy Ray claimed she was using him to boost her career, a situation Miley had reportedly warned him about from the start.
A close friend shared, "Miley loathed Firerose. Billy hopes now that she's out of his life, Miley is going to let him back into hers - but he knows he's got some work to do."
Billy Ray Cyrus celebrated his daughter Miley’s 32nd birthday
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Billy Ray Cyrus celebrated his daughter Miley's 32nd birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing a series of rare and intimate father-daughter photos that spanned from Miley's infancy to more recent moments. The touching tribute opened with a precious image of Billy gazing down lovingly at baby Miley, holding her tenderly in his arms.
Another photo captured a young Miley, clutching her father’s jacket while he lovingly held her close. A more recent snapshot showed the pair performing side by side on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2019.
The post also featured a nostalgic picture from a 'Hannah Montana' event, evoking memories of their close relationship during Miley’s early career.
The final image in the carousel was a powerful black-and-white photo, where Miley embraced Billy Ray in a heartfelt hug while he gazed warmly at the camera, perfectly encapsulating their deep and unwavering bond.
Along with the photos, Billy Ray shared a touching message, wishing his daughter a happy birthday, "Happy Birthday Mile !!! Hope it’s the best one ever ! (I know I dropped the “y”. That’s what I called @mileycyrus most of her life. ❤️)." Fans immediately flooded the comments with warm wishes, expressing their hopes for the continued strength of their father-daughter relationship.