The Australian singer Firerose, born Johanna Rose Hodges, has recently undergone a medical procedure following her diagnosis with the BRCA1 gene, which increases her risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Initially scheduled for May, her surgery was postponed due to a sudden divorce filing by her ex-husband, Billy Ray Cyrus, which occurred just one day before the operation.
Now, Firerose has shared a hospital bed photo on Instagram, highlighting her resilience with hashtags like ‘#previvor #brca #brcaawareness’. The term “previvor” refers to someone who has survived a genetic predisposition to cancer. Her diagnosis, coupled with her doctor’s recommendation in March for a double mastectomy, underscores the seriousness of her condition.
Firerose’s recent divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus was marked by public disputes, yet she remains focused on her health and recovery
The image shows Firerose in a hospital gown, lying in bed with a black tank top underneath. She expressed gratitude and faith in her post, stating, “With God on our side we’re stronger than we can even imagine,” and thanked her supporters for their prayers and love.
Firerose’s recent divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus, 63, concluded three months after his initial filing, citing “irreconcilable differences”. The split became increasingly bitter, with both parties accusing each other of emotional and verbal abuse. Court documents reveal that Firerose received no financial settlement, but a source indicated that she was content with the resolution, preferring to move on without further conflict.
Despite Billy Ray’s contention that Firerose’s marriage to him was motivated by her desire to adopt his last name, the divorce agreement stipulates that he will relinquish any claims to royalties from music they created together.
The former couple’s strained relationship included public disputes over Firerose’s medical condition, with Billy Ray reportedly questioning the authenticity of her health claims. Nevertheless, Firerose’s priority was to end the contentious divorce and focus on her recovery.
