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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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"I have an angel by my side. I always have."

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  1. Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton: The Unbreakable Bond Between the Music Superstars

    Headline from Biography ·

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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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  1. Biography

    Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton: The Unbreakable Bond Between the Music Superstars (opens Biography)

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    Biography's feed description

    The honorary godmother and goddaughter turned family ties into a lasting musical partnership.

  2. New York Post

    Inside Miley Cyrus’ close bond with godmother Dolly Parton: ‘The most loved person on the planet’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Page Six is breaking down the unbreakable bond between the "Hannah Montana" alum and the country music icon, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    Miley Cyrus pays tribute to godmother Dolly Parton: ‘I have an angel by my side' (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton in 2019.

  4. NBC New York

    Miley Cyrus long called Aug. 25 ‘important.' It's now the day her godmother Dolly Parton died (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Dolly Parton (L) and Miley Cyrus perform onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

  5. NBC Chicago

    ‘I have an angel by my side': Miley Cyrus releases emotional message after ‘losing Aunt Dolly' (opens NBC Chicago)

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    LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10: Dolly Parton (L) and Miley Cyrus perform onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

  6. New York Post

    See Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus’ sweetest moments together (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Everyone knows the late Dolly Parton as one of the most iconic country singers of all time. But to Miley Cyrus, she was her very special Aunt Dolly. From cameos on “Hannah Montana” to “Jolene” duets and heartfelt messages, Page Six is diving into the sweetest moments between the godmother-goddaughte…

  7. New York Post

    Dolly Parton’s death date has haunting connection to goddaughter Miley Cyrus (opens New York Post)

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    Page Six confirmed that the country music icon died on Tuesday following a secret battle with cancer.

  8. Variety

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

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    Variety's feed description

    Miley Cyrus has paid tribute to her godmother, the late country music legend Dolly Parton, in an emotional message posted to Instagram. “The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share.

  9. Deadline

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

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    Miley Cyrus mourned the loss of her godmother and mentor Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80, writing in an Instagram post the following morning that “the feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share.

  10. ABC 13 Houston

    Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton after her death at 80 (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton shared a close relationship and collaborated throughout their careers.

  11. FOX8 WGHP

    Miley Cyrus speaks on death of her godmother Dolly Parton (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGHP) — Miley Cyrus has released a statement on the death of her godmother, country music icon Dolly Parton. Cyrus, 33, is the godchild of Parton, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80.

  12. KTLA Los Angeles

    Miley Cyrus breaks silence on Dolly Parton's death: 'I will always love her and want to make her proud' (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Miley Cyrus has broken her silence on the passing of her godmother, Dolly Parton. The Grammy Award winner posted a heartfelt tribute on Wednesday morning. "The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share.

  13. Rolling Stone

    Miley Cyrus Honors ‘Aunt’ Dolly Parton: ‘I Have an Angel by My Side’ (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    "One of our last conversations was about music and metamorphosis," Cyrus wrote of her godmother and mentor

  14. The Hill

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

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    "I have an angel by my side. I always have."

  15. KSN Wichita

    Miley Cyrus speaks after Dolly Parton's death: 'I have an angel by my side' (opens KSN Wichita)

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    KSN Wichita's feed description

    The two Tennessee natives have long had a strong bond, which developed before Cyrus was even born.

  16. New York Post

    Somber Miley Cyrus arrives at LA studio in first outing since godmother Dolly Parton’s death (opens New York Post)

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    Miley Cyrus appeared somber in her first outing since the death of her godmother, Dolly Parton.

  17. New York Post

    Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Julia Roberts and more stars pay tribute to Dolly Parton (opens New York Post)

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    Miley Cyrus has broken her silence on the death of her godmother, country music legend Dolly Parton. “Steel Magnolias” co-stars Julia Roberts and Sally Field are also paying tribute, along with Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, Elton John, Oprah, Billy Ray Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter, Kelly Clarks…

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