Trace Cyrus is worried about his father.
The musician shared a heartbreaking open letter addressed to Billy Ray Cyrus on Wednesday raising concerns “the world may lose” the Achy Breaky Heart singer “far too soon” if he doesn’t get help.
Whoa!
In the lengthy Instagram message, the 35-year-old started off by reflecting on the man Billy Ray once was when he married Tish Cyrus and adopted Trace in 1993:
“Since my earliest memories all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever. I wanted to be just like you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life. Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you.”
That’s so sad…
Trace continued:
“You may be upset with me for posting this but I really could care less at this point. Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away. Noah [Cyrus] desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life and you haven’t even been there for her. That’s your baby girl. She deserves better. Somehow just like me she still idolizes you though. We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew & hoping for the day he returns. You’re not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it.”
As we’ve been following for several years now, Billy Ray and Tish split up in 2022 and it led to a major falling out amongst the family — but particularly with Miley Cyrus. As Trace pointed out in his letter, though, Noah has remained unwavering in her support of the Old Town Road singer.
The worried son continued:
“Just like I showed up for you at mamaws funeral when you didn’t expect me to I’m still here right now. As I write this with tears in my eyes I hope you realize this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon. I love you Dad. We haven’t talked in a while but I’m over a year and half clean from alcohol. Guess what? I feel amazing.. I don’t know what you’re struggling with exactly but I think I have a pretty good idea & I’d love to help you if you would open up and receive the help.”
In addition to Billy Ray’s falling out from his family, which also includes Brandi Cyrus, 37, and Braison Cyrus, 30, he had a whirlwind marriage to much-younger singer Firerose which culminated in a heated divorce — which only further widened the divide between him and Miley. Most recently, he put on a bizarre performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Trace concluded his message:
“You know how to reach me. Till that day comes I will continue to pray for you. billyraycyrus”
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Our hearts break for the Cyrus family! We hope Billy Ray gets the help Trace says he needs.
[Images via Billy Ray Cyrus & Trace Cyrus/Instagram]