Halsey Offers Candid Health Update Two Years After Diagnosis

Halsey is looking back on a remarkable two-year journey since her life-changing health diagnosis.

The “Colors” singer first opened up about her health struggles in June 2024, revealing she had been “lucky to be alive” after a secret battle.

Two years after being diagnosed, Halsey, who uses she/they pronouns, shared a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday, January 18, reflecting on her progress and expressing gratitude for the support she’s received along the way.

Accompanying the post were a series of photos, including one of the 30-year-old holding up an iPhone displaying a selfie from two years ago. In contrast, recent images show Halsey smiling and laughing as she reflects on how far she’s come.

“Hey. I just wanna say; I looked and felt like this two years ago, and every step forward I have come since then is a miracle,” Halsey wrote in the caption. “I’m figuring it out on my own time, thank you to everyone who has been along for the ride. Also, I’m cute as f-ck now, so that’s great.”

Halsey also expressed her appreciation for the overwhelming support from fans.

“Thank you guys for the unbelievable amount of love for ‘The End’ and the support you’ve shown me since its release,” she wrote. “I realize everyone is catching up with news I’ve held in for a very long time, and I wasn’t sure how much I wanted to share.”

As fans continue to follow along Halsey’s journey, they also continue to show their love and support for the singer, whose real name is Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, in the comments section.

“Ashley, I feel I speak on behalf of the entire fandom when I say thank you so much for being our inspiration. We are all so proud of you,” one Instagram user said. “I’d also like to thank Avan for helping you get to this point and supporting you when no one else would. We all owe him a significant debt of gratitude.”

Another fan expressed, “I am so happy to see you thriving as you are right now. You must be so proud of yourself, my dear, and we are equally proud of you. Thank you for continuing to share the magic that lives within you and with those around you, despite all the storms life has brought your way. We love you wholeheartedly and always.”

A third commented, “Thank you so much for being so honest about your chronic illness. It has made me feel so seen with my own. I love you so much, Ashley.”

For Halsey, this moment is not just about looking back but celebrating the progress and resilience that have carried her through. With music as her outlet and fans by her side, she continues to embrace her journey with strength and gratitude.

“Every couple of years now, a doctor says I’m sick / Pulls out a brand new bag of tricks / and then they lay it on me,” she sings in the track. “And at first, it was my brain / then a skeleton in pain / And I don’t like to complain, but I’m saying sorry.”

The song also touches on themes of resilience and vulnerability:

“When I met you, I said I would never die / But the joke was always mine ’cause I’m racing against time / And I know it’s not the end of the world, but could you pick me up at 8? / ‘Cause my treatment starts today.”

Hours after the song’s release, Halsey revealed on Instagram that she had been diagnosed with Lupus SLE and a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder two years prior. Both conditions are now being managed or are in remission, though Halsey acknowledged that they are lifelong challenges.

“After a rocky start, I slowly got everything under control with the help of amazing doctors,” she shared. “After two years, I’m feeling better and I’m more grateful than ever to have music to turn to.”