{"id":42282,"date":"2026-08-28T19:45:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T19:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=42282"},"modified":"2026-08-28T19:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T19:45:53","slug":"billy-ray-cyrus-reveals-dolly-partons-final-words-to-him-before-her-death-at-80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=42282","title":{"rendered":"Billy Ray Cyrus reveals Dolly Parton\u2019s final words to him before her death at 80"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"288\">Billy Ray Cyrus remembered Dolly Parton as more than a country music icon. Over the years, their friendship grew through music, family connections, and many personal moments they shared togeth&#8230;<strong>Continue Reading<\/strong><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"493\">He said Dolly had a special way of handling attention and rumors with humor, while still making the people around her feel loved and respected. Their bond remained strong long after their collaborations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"695\">Shortly before her reported death, Dolly sent Billy Ray a private message telling him that she loved him with her whole heart. He later said those words became especially meaningful after her passing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"884\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For Billy Ray, the message was a final reminder of Dolly\u2019s warmth and generosity. 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