Lily Allen has shared her happiness and gratitude as she celebrated one year since the release of her comeback album, West End Girl. The singer took to Instagram to share her feelings, describing her return to music with the record following her divorce from David Harbour as a 'dream.'

The 41-year-old British musician turned the pain of her heartbreaking split with David Harbour into art for the album. Lily also debuted her new darker hair and fringe in the snap which was taken during her tour for the album.

She penned in the caption of her post: '1 year of west end girl.. thanks for loving this record, and for coming on this ride with me. What a dream it's been.

X.' This comes after Lily was left 'disappointed' after being forced to cancel her show in New Zealand on Wednesday due to a viral infection. She is currently embarking on the New Zealand and Australian leg of her global West End Girl tour.

Fans have poured in with supportive comments across social media platforms, congratulating her on the musical milestone despite the personal and professional hurdles she has faced recently. The album itself received critical acclaim upon release for its raw emotional depth, reflecting the turbulent periods in the artist's personal life over the past few years.

Music critics noted that channeling personal grief into creative outlets has historically produced some of the most compelling works in contemporary pop and alternative music. Lily Allen continues to maintain a dedicated global fanbase that has stood by her through various career transitions and significant life events.

As she recovers from her recent illness, organizers of the tour remain optimistic that upcoming dates in Australia will proceed as scheduled without further disruptions. The singer's resilience in balancing her demanding international tour schedule with personal recovery has been widely admired by industry peers and followers alike.