Miley Cyrus has paid tribute to her godmother, Dolly Parton, following Parton’s reported death aged 80. Cyrus said their most meaningful memories would remain private, but that Parton would have wanted her to express her grief through music and remain strong; the tribute reflects the pair’s long-standing personal and professional bond.

Parton reportedly died on 25 August after a brief battle with cancer, with the announcement made by her nephew Bryan Seaver. The two appeared together on Hannah Montana, performed at Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party in 2022, and collaborated on songs including “Rainbowland” and a revised version of “Wrecking Ball”; Billy Ray Cyrus also shared a separate tribute.