Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus Remember Late Father, Grandfather Who Died From Mesothelioma

During a recent interview with the stars of the popular Hannah Montana TV series and upcoming feature film, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus spoke about their family patriarch.  Billy Ray's father, Ron, died after a battle with mesothelioma in 2006.

Mr. Cyrus was a highly respected member of the Kentucky Legislature, where he served in the House of Representatives from 1976 until 1996. During his tenure in the House, he served as chair of the Labor and Industry Committee and Vice Chair of the Cities Committee.  The elder Cyrus was firmly committed to helping working men and women as a member of the Kentucky AFL-CIO, where he served as secretary-treasurer from 1984-1998.

While it was not disclosed how Mr. Cyrus contracted mesothelioma, he was likely exposed during work as a rigger or during his service with the U.S. Air Force. Because the latency period between exposure to asbestos and the diagnosis of an asbestos-related disease is decades long, it is likely that Mr. Cyrus’ exposure occurred while he was a young adult.

Weitz & Luxenberg is a leading plaintiffs' law firm that has represented people affected by mesothelioma for over 20 years. Men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure may be entitled to compensation from the companies responsible for their disease.

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