Billy Ray Cyrus has broken his silence in the wake of country superstar Dolly Parton’s death with a moving tribute, even touching on the duo’s rumored affair in the ’90s when he was just breaking into the mainstream.

Dolly passed away on August 25 – which is also Billy Ray’s birthday – at age 80, following a brief battle with cancer. She had dealt with several health issues in the last year of her life, particularly since the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, in March 2025.

Billy Ray’s emotional tribute

Billy Ray took to Instagram to pay tribute to his late friend, who served as the godmother of his daughter, Miley Cyrus.

“I have so many moments…

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