Monday, September 28, 2026 - Billy Ray Cyrus is opening up about life after the death of his longtime friend Dolly Parton, saying he is still learning how to navigate a world without the country music icon.
Speaking to PEOPLE one month after Parton’s death, Cyrus described the moment as “A.D.” — meaning “After Dolly” — and said her influence remains deeply present. Parton died at age 80 on August 25, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer.
Cyrus also shared a deeply personal reminder of their decades-long friendship: a handwritten letter Parton gave him in 1992, shortly after they met.
He described the note as one of his “most prized possessions,” while remembering Parton not only as a major music star but as someone who brought warmth, humor and generosity into his life.
The singer’s latest comments are adding another emotional layer to the tributes surrounding Parton as fans continue to celebrate her legacy. Cyrus has made clear that while her absence is painful, he wants the focus to remain on the light she brought to others.
His message is simple: Dolly may be gone, but the impact she made on the people around her continues to be felt.
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