Halsey offers a candid health update two years after her diagnosis

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

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

Two years after her diagnosis, Halsey, who uses the pronouns he/she, shared a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday, Jan. 18, reflecting on her progress and expressing gratitude for the support she's received along the way.

The post was accompanied by a series of photos, including one of the 30-year-old holding an iPhone showing a selfie taken two years ago. In contrast, the latest pictures show Halsey smiling and laughing as she reflects on how far she's come.

“Hey. I just want to say; I looked and felt like this two years ago and every step forward I've taken since then is a miracle,” Halsey wrote in the caption. “I figured it out on my own, thanks to everyone who was along for the ride, plus I'm cute now, so that's great.

Halsey also praised the overwhelming support of her fans.

“Thank you guys for the incredible love for 'The End' and the support you've shown me since its release,” she wrote. “I understand that everyone is learning news that I have been holding back for a very long time and I wasn't sure how much I wanted to share.”

As fans continue to follow 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 like I speak for the entire fan base when I say thank you so much for being our inspiration. We are all so proud of you,” said one Instagram user. “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 huge debt of gratitude.”

Another fan said: “I'm so happy to see you thriving the way you are right now. You must be so proud of yourself my dear and we are just as proud of you. Thank you for continuing to share the magic that resides within you. and with those around you, despite all the storms that life has thrown, we love you with all our hearts 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 mine. I love you so much Ashley.”

For Halsey, this moment isn't just about looking back, it's about celebrating the progress and resilience she's been through. With music as her outlet and fans by her side, she continues to embrace her journey with strength and gratitude.

“Now every couple of years the doctor says I'm sick / pulls out a brand new bag of tricks / and then puts it on me,” she sings on the track. “And at first it was my brain / Then the skeleton hurt / And I hate to complain, but I say sorry.”

The song also touches on themes of resilience and vulnerability:

“When I met you I said I'd 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 by eight? / Because 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 disease two years earlier. Both conditions are now under management or in remission, although Halsey admitted they are lifelong challenges.

“After a rocky start, I slowly got everything under control with the help of wonderful doctors,” she shared. “Two years later, I feel better and am more grateful than ever to have music to focus on.”