One especially touching detail concerned Dolly’s wishes for her final rest.
Bryan recalled Dolly telling him that she wanted to rest in a soft bed of plush cotton because, after spending a lifetime wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserved to be comfortable.
He ended the announcement by saying goodbye to the woman his family knew not only as Dolly Parton the superstar, but also as Aunt Dolly, Granny and Gigi.
For Miley, that distinction was particularly important.Visual Art & Design
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Dolly was never simply another celebrity she admired.
She had been woven into Miley’s life since childhood.
Following Dolly’s death, Miley posted a deeply emotional tribute alongside a black-and-white photograph of her godmother.
“The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share,” Miley wrote.
She explained that the most sacred parts of their relationship would remain private, “behind the stage, beneath the glamour & between our hearts.”
