Miley Cyrus has posted a photo of herself on Instagram to debunk, once and for all, a hoax that went viral saying she's dead.

The photo shows her topless and just wearing a pair of denim shorts - the kind of mildly revealing photo that could send any spectator spring to life as well.

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The 21-year-old star, known for her bold antics, appeared to be in the middle of nowhere, pitting wild tendencies with nature's own wilderness.

She posted the photo to let the world -and her fans- know that she is alive and continues to embrace life the way she knows best: being her true, crazy, carefree self.

Cyrus also made her Instagram photo IG-Friendly, meaning not 'too nude', so as not to be banned from the social networking platform like other stars who were more explicit in showing off their God-endowed gifts.

Her blonde hair was set to her signature mini-topknot. She holds out a peace sign with both hands thrown up in the air while gazing at the beautiful scene, her bare back to the camera.

The death hoax on the former 'Hannah Montana' star claims that she died of drug overdose in her Los Angeles home. Cyrus did not release any official statement regarding the death hoax but sources say she laughed it off and did not want to make a big deal out of it.

Those who are handling Cyrus say it was cool how she handled the situation and how she opted for the sort-of-nude photo in response to those who are doubting if she really is still alive.

The star is said to be momentarily keeping things at a 'low key', whatever that means, and for whatever it's worth.

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