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Billy Ray Cyrus Reveals Dolly Parton’s Last Message to Him — Miley Recalls One of Her Final Conversations with ‘Aunt Dolly’
Tetiana Kalna
By Tetiana Kalna
Aug 27, 2026
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02:32 P.M.
Amid a global wave of grief for Dolly Parton, two intimate family farewells have exposed the unfiltered reality of her final days.Country Music
Billy Ray Cyrus has now shared the words Dolly Parton sent him not long before her death, words tied to a friendship that survived decades of rumors and tabloid noise. His account traces back to a single moment in 1992 that, in his words, changed everything between them.
Dolly Parton, stunning in a bright red, embellished dress, sits alongside Billy Ray Cyrus, rocking his signature leather jacket and long hair, at a public event. | Source: Facebook/BillyRayCyrus
Dolly Parton, stunning in a bright red, embellished dress, sits alongside Billy Ray Cyrus, rocking his signature leather jacket and long hair, at a public event. | Source: Facebook/BillyRayCyrus
His daughter, Miley Cyrus, has her own farewell to share. She opened up about one of her last conversations with the country icon she grew up calling “Aunt Dolly,” a talk that centered on something far more symbolic than either of them may have realized at the time.
A Friendship Built on Trust
Billy Ray said Dolly had been part of his life since childhood, long before they ever worked together. “Like every little boy, I grew up loving Dolly Parton,” he wrote in a tribute posted to Facebook.Pop Music
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A classic 90s moment: Dolly Parton and Billy Ray Cyrus feature together in this black and white still, showcasing their iconic styles from the era. | Source: Facebook/BillyRayCyrus
A classic 90s moment: Dolly Parton and Billy Ray Cyrus feature together in this black and white still, showcasing their iconic styles from the era. | Source: Facebook/BillyRayCyrus