Miley Cyrus Mourns Godmother Dolly Parton's Death
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- Miley Cyrus expressed heartbreak over the death of her godmother, country music icon Dolly Parton, who died of cancer at age 80.
- Cyrus shared that her most sacred moments with Parton were private and reflected on Parton's influence on her music and strength.
- Parton, who became Cyrus' godmother in 1992, served as a significant maternal figure and mentor throughout Cyrus' life and career.
Miley Cyrus is mourning the loss of her godmother, the legendary country music icon Dolly Parton, who died of cancer at the age of 80. Cyrus shared her grief on X/Twitter, describing the feeling of loss as profound and beyond words.
The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share. Our most sacred moments were private and they'll stay there behind the stage, beneath the glamour & between our hearts.
"The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share," Cyrus wrote. "Our most sacred moments were private and they'll stay there behind the stage, beneath the glamour & between our hearts." Cyrus added that she believes Parton would want her to process the grief through music and to remain strong, stating, "I have an angel by my side. I always have."
Parton, a beloved figure in music, had been a constant presence in Cyrus' life since before her birth. She officially became Cyrus' godmother in 1992, a role requested by Miley's father, Billy Ray Cyrus. Their bond extended beyond family ties, with Parton acting as a significant maternal figure and mentor to Cyrus throughout her transition from a Disney Channel star to a Grammy-winning artist.
What I KNOW is Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong. I have an angel by my side. I always have. One of our last conversations was about music and metamorphosis.
The two artists shared a close relationship, collaborating on music and appearing together on screen. Parton guest-starred on Cyrus' Disney Channel show "Hannah Montana" and they performed duets, including Parton's hit "Jolene" at the Grammy Awards and Parton's "I Will Always Love You" alongside Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" during a New Year's Eve special. Cyrus described Parton's death as a collective loss shared by many who were touched by the singer-songwriter's life and music.
Dolly's been like a mother to me. Actually, I was just reading this fax that she sent me two Mother's Days ago.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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