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Miley Cyrus Pays Emotional Instagram Tribute to Late Godmother Dolly Parton, Calling Her an Angel by Her Side
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Miley Cyrus posted a heartfelt Instagram message on August 26, 2026, mourning the death of her godmother and mentor Dolly Parton, who died at age 80 on Tuesday. Cyrus described the loss as overwhelming, recalled private moments shared with Parton, and affirmed she feels an angelic presence guiding her as she plans to honor Parton through music.
Key points
Cyrus’ Instagram post described the feeling of losing Parton as beyond what feels right to share.
She highlighted that their most sacred moments were private and will remain behind the stage and glamour.
Cyrus said Dolly would want her to feel the grief, write a song about it, and stay strong.
She expressed that she always has an angel by her side, referring to Parton’s lasting influence.
What sources agree on
Dolly Parton died at age 80 on Tuesday, August 2026.
Miley Cyrus is Dolly Parton’s goddaughter and referred to her as “Aunt Dolly.”
Cyrus posted an emotional tribute on Instagram the morning after Parton’s death.
In the post, Cyrus said the loss feels beyond what is right to share.
She mentioned that their most sacred moments were private and will stay behind the stage and glamour.
Cyrus stated she feels an angel by her side and intends to honor Parton through music.
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Miley Cyrus Remembers Godmother Dolly Parton: “I Have An Angel By My Side”
