Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

Dolly Parton, who was Miley Cyrus's godmother and close family friend, has died. Miley Cyrus has publicly expressed her grief and stated she wants to honor Parton's memory.

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Rolling StoneLeft· Aug 26, 2026

Miley Cyrus Honors ‘Aunt’ Dolly Parton: ‘I Have an Angel by My Side’

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The HillCenter· Aug 27, 2026

Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I have an angel by my side'

KTLA Los AngelesCenter· Aug 26, 2026

Miley Cyrus breaks silence on Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

FOX8 WGHPCenter· Aug 26, 2026

Miley Cyrus speaks on death of her godmother Dolly Parton

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6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· Aug 26, 2026

Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton after her death at 80

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Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton after her death at 80

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Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton after her death at 80

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Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton after her death at 80

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Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton after her death at 80

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Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton after her death at 80

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Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton after her death at 80

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Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton after her death at 80

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New York PostLean Right· Aug 27, 2026

Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Julia Roberts and more stars pay tribute to Dolly Parton

New York PostLean Right· Aug 27, 2026

Somber Miley Cyrus arrives at LA studio in first outing since godmother Dolly Parton’s death

New York PostLean Right· Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton’s death date has haunting connection to goddaughter Miley Cyrus

New York PostLean Right· Aug 26, 2026

See Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus’ sweetest moments together

New York PostLean Right· Aug 25, 2026

Inside Miley Cyrus’ close bond with godmother Dolly Parton: ‘The most loved person on the planet’

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DeadlineLean Left· Aug 26, 2026

Miley Cyrus Remembers Godmother Dolly Parton: “I Have An Angel By My Side”

VarietyLean Left· Aug 26, 2026

Miley Cyrus Honors Godmother Dolly Parton: ‘I Have an Angel by My Side. I Always Have’

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  1. Aug 25Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton: The Unbreakable Bond Between the Music Superstars
  2. Aug 26Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud'

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