Trace Cyrus has voiced his concerns for his “struggling” father Billy Ray in a series of social media posts. Photo / Getty Images
Trace Cyrus has voiced his concerns for his “struggling” father Billy Ray in a series of social media posts. Photo / Getty Images
Trace Cyrus shared concerns for his father’s health and wellbeing on Instagram, prompting a legal response.
Billy Ray Cyrus is allegedly threatening “legal action” on his son for expressing his concerns for the country music star in a social media post.
Trace Cyrus took to Instagram days agowith fears for his “struggling” father, saying he and his siblings, Brandi, Miley, and Noah Cyrus, fear they may “lose him” if he doesn’t get help soon.
Trace’s pleas after his father’s trainwreck performance were not well received, with Billy Ray now said to be threatening him with legal action, Trace has claimed in his latest post.
Trace Cyrus has expressed concerns for his father over his recent behaviour. Photo / Getty Images
“Dad my messages was beyond loving,” the 35-year-old began. “I could have been extremely honest about a lot more, but I don’t want to put your business out there like that.
“But for you to threaten me with legal action for wanting you to get help is a disgrace. Pappy is looking down at you with such disappointment I can assure you.
“You should be ashamed of yourself. I will always love you, but I no longer respect you as a man. Everyone close to you is terrified to tell you how they really fell. I am not. Get help.”
In his original post, Trace said he had always looked up to Billy Ray, who adopted him after he married Trace’s mum Tish Cyrus in 1993. The couple have since divorced.
“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,” Trace wrote.
Trace claims Billy Ray is threatening legal action against him in his latest Instagram post. Photo / @tracecyrus
“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 recognise now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you.”
Trace went on to share his concern for his father’s health and wellbeing, saying: “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.”
He said sister Noah has been left heartbroken because her father “hasn’t been there” for her when she needed him.
“Noah desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life, and you haven’t even been there for her,” continued the musician. “That’s your baby girl. She deserves better. Somehow just like me, she still idolises you though.
“We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew and hoping for the day he returns. You’re not healthy, Dad and everyone is noticing it.”
Trace Cyrus and Miley Cyrus in February 2020. Photo / Getty Images
Indeed, Billy Ray’s Aussie ex-wife Firerose has also weighed in, hinting that all is not well with the two-time Grammy winner.
“What’s being seen in public now reflects much of what I experienced in private during our relationship,” she told People magazine.
“It’s very sad to see those same struggles continue for him, but I’m glad the truth is coming to light - for his potential good because healing is only possible when you confront the truth and accept there’s a problem.
