Miley Cyrus on Dolly Parton's Death: 'She Would Have Wanted Me to Write a Song'

Miley Cyrus has shared her deep sorrow following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, her godmother. Cyrus described the loss as almost unbearable, emphasizing the preciousness of their private moments together.

"The feeling of losing my aunt Dolly is more than feels right to share," Cyrus wrote on Instagram. "Our most precious moments were private, and they will remain that way – behind the scenes, behind the glamour, and between our hearts."

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The feeling of losing my aunt Dolly is more than feels right to share.

Cyrus, known for hits like "Wrecking Ball" and "Flowers," believes Parton would have encouraged her to channel her grief into her music. "One of our last conversations was about music and transformation," she recalled.

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Our most precious moments were private, and they will remain that way – behind the scenes, behind the glamour, and between our hearts.

American media outlets, including Page Six, have highlighted the close bond between Cyrus and Parton. Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley's father, reportedly asked Parton to be his daughter's godmother shortly after Miley's birth in 1992, an offer Parton accepted.

In a 2009 interview on "Good Morning America," Parton spoke fondly of Miley, saying, "We never had a big ceremony, but I am so proud of her, I love her, and she is like one of my own."

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One of our last conversations was about music and transformation.

Dolly Parton's death was announced Tuesday evening. She was 80 years old and had recently battled cancer.

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We never had a big ceremony, but I am so proud of her, I love her, and she is like one of my own.