Miley Cyrus says ‘angel’ godmother Dolly Parton is ‘always by her side’

Dolly Parton was Miley Cyrus’s godmother and close part of the singer’s life (Picture: Vijat Mohindra/NBC via Getty Images)

Miley Cyrus has shared a touching tribute to her ‘Aunt Dolly’ following the death of the country music icon at age 80.

The Wrecking Ball singer posted the emotional message on Instagram a day after the death of Parton was publicly announced.

Parton became the former Disney star’s godmother after forming a close friendship with her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, during their 1992 tour together.

Miley penned: ‘The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share. Our most sacred moments were private and they’ll stay there behind the stage, beneath the glamour & between our hearts.

Miley and Dolly often shared the stage together (Picture: Vijat Mohindra/NBC via Getty Images)

‘What I KNOW is Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong. I have an angel by my side. I always have. One of our last conversations was about music and metamorphosis.

‘I will always love her and want to make her proud. My heart breaks for the world, her family and friends who will miss her deeply. We’re in this loss together and we will see her in all of the most beautiful things.’

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