Miley Cyrus posts an emotional tribute after Dolly Parton’s death at age 80. Cyrus, Parton’s goddaughter, says she is “heartbroken” and describes Parton as an “angel” who has been “always by my side,” adding that Parton would want her to write a song and keep going. She also writes that her heart breaks for Parton’s family, friends, and fans, and that she will “always love her and want to make her proud.”
The outlets describe Cyrus’s long relationship with Parton, including their early connection through Hannah Montana, when Parton played Miley’s “Aunt Dolly,” and later collaborations as Cyrus’s career grows. Several reports note their duets and that they work together again on Parton’s 2023 album Rockstar, where Parton covers Cyrus’s 2013 hit “Wrecking Ball.” Separate coverage from other outlets also frames Parton as a major country and pop icon, citing her legacy and output.
Coverage also aligns on Parton’s cause of death being cancer and her age, with one source stating she dies following a “brief battle with cancer.” The reports mention that Parton’s team confirms the death, and that funeral arrangements are private, while fans are encouraged to support her charitable initiatives.
