Miley Cyrus' parents divorce after 17-year marriage

London (ANI): 'Hannah Montana" star Mile Cyrus" parents have parted ways. Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife Tish filed for divorce after 17 years of marriage. The two divorced in Williamson Country Chancery Court, Tenessee citing irreconcilable differences.

“As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for our family. We are trying to work through some personal matters. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers," the couple said in a statement to the magazinem," the Telegraph quoted the couple as telling People Magazine in a statement.

The couple have five children including Miley, who became a teen sensation on her 'Hannah Montana" Disney Channel television series and has built on that success with a singing career. The duo"s other children are Braison, 16, and Noah, 10 while Billy Ray also adopted Trace and Brandi, Tish's children from a previous relationship.