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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Muir

Dolly Parton death: Miley Cyrus pays emotional tribute to her ‘angel’ godmother

Miley Cyrus has shared an emotional tribute to her godmother, the music icon Dolly Parton, after her death aged 80.

Parton’s death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in an Instagram video posted Tuesday afternoon. A representative said that the singer had dealt with a “brief battle with cancer.” Parton was widely regarded as the Queen of Country Music, known for her timeless hits including “9 to 5,” “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.”

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