Billy Porter Announces Death of 'Loving' Mother Cloerinda: 'We Are Heartbroken'

Billy Porter and his mom Cloerinda.Photo:Billy Porter/Instagram Billy Porter/Instagram Billy Porteris mourning the death of his mother, Cloerinda Jean Johnson Porter-Ford. The Broadway star announced the news in anInstagram poston Thursday and shared that he was “right beside her when she took her last breath, wrapped in our arms.” The post included a handful of photos and videos from their time together. “Mommy lived life to the fullest despite physical limitations pressed upon her.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose Celebrate First Christmas as Husband and Wife: 'Merry'

Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose on Christmas.Photo:Billy Ray Cyrus/Instagram Billy Ray Cyrus/Instagram Billy Ray CyrusandFirerosehave reached a new relationship milestone! December has been a big month for the couple because Firerose alsocelebrated her birthday. The singer shared photos from her past yearon Instagramin honor of the occasion. “Birthdays always make me reflective,” her caption read. “I can honestly say this year has been my favorite on earth so far. I married the love of my life, connected with some of my heroes, made friends with truly exceptional souls, signed with my dream team & collaborated with some of my all-time creative idols.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Singer Firerose 'Have Been Dating for a While' — but Didn't Overlap with Ex Tish

Billy Ray Cyrusis moving on. Months after the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer and ex Tish Cyrus announced their divorce, he is datingAustralian singer-songwriter Firerose, a Cyrus family source confirmed to PEOPLE on Wednesday. “They’ve been dating for a little while,” the source says. “They grew close while working on music together. It is what it is. He and Tish were over before he started dating her.” Firerose and Billy Ray, 61, alsosparked engagement rumorswhen she posted a photo last week wearing a diamond on her ring finger.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus' Relationship: A Look Back

Photo: David Crotty/Patrick McMullan/Getty After two previous divorce filings,Billy Ray CyrusandTish Cyrusfinally decided togo their separate waysin April 2022. “We have grown up together, raised a family we can be so proud of, and it is now time to create our own paths,” the former coupletold PEOPLE in a joint statement. The couple first got married in 1993, and eventually welcomed three children together:Miley, Braison andNoah. Billy Ray also adopted Tish’s children, Brandi and Trace.

Billy Ray Cyrus Says a Photo Is Worth '1,000 Words' as He Poses with Wife Firerose and Dolly Parton

Firerose, Billy Ray Cyrus and Dolly Parton.Photo:Billy Ray Cyrus/InstagramHe will always love her!Billy Ray Cyrusshared an Instagram photo with longtime family friendDolly Partonand his wifeFireroseon Tuesday, captioning the post, “1000 words. 🩷”In the photo, Cyrus, 62, wore a cowboy hat as he stood between Firerose and Parton, 78, who rocked an all-pink pantsuit and leaned in close for a hug.Firerose — whomarried the musicianin October — shared the photo to her Instagram Story, writing, “Beyond grateful for @dollyparton.