Miley Cyrus Says She Nearly Walked Away From Music After NYE Health Crisis
Singer Opens Up About Ruptured Ovarian Cyst That Nearly Ended Her Career
American singer and performer Miley Cyrus, 32, has revealed that a painful health emergency on New Year’s Eve 2023 nearly caused her to quit music altogether.
Speaking in a recent interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, the Angels Like You singer disclosed that she suffered a ruptured ovarian cyst, an incident so traumatic that she contemplated ending her career.
“I Thought I Was Done”: Miley Recalls the Night Everything Changed
Lorne Michaels Helped Her Reframe the Moment
In her candid conversation, Cyrus shared how she leaned on her support system during the dark period following the incident. She specifically credited Canadian film producer Lorne Michaels, the creator of Saturday Night Live, with encouraging her not to give up.
“He said to me, ‘Six months. Everybody has six months to feel sorry for themselves and then we start to rebuild,’” Cyrus recalled.
“He’s like, ‘You have no idea how many artists have sat in this chair and told me they were quitting music. Everyone does this. Everyone has these traumatic experiences.’”
Healing, Resilience, and What’s Next for Miley Cyrus
The Star Continues to Inspire with Her Vulnerability
Despite the severity of the situation, Miley emerged stronger and has continued her artistic journey. Her openness about the physical and emotional toll of her experience has sparked a broader conversation about mental health and resilience in the entertainment industry.
Fans have applauded her honesty and strength, with many praising her decision to share a story that others may find relatable and empowering.
