Emily Osment remembers her time working with Dolly Parton on “Hannah Montana” with great fondness. During a recent event at the Warner Bros. Television Group’s Emmy Awards Nominees Celebration on September 14, she shared her memories of Parton, who played her character’s aunt on the show. Osment noted that Parton was always kind and arrived early to set, and she particularly remembered that Parton had a lovely scent, reminiscent of magnolias.
Dolly Parton played Aunt Dolly, who is the godmother of Miley Cyrus’s character. Parton appeared in three episodes of the series: “Good Golly, Miss Dolly” in season 1 (2006), “I Will Always Loathe You” in season 2 (2007), and “Kiss It All Goodbye” in season 4 (2010). For many young viewers, those episodes were their first introduction to Parton, and she remains memorable to them as Miley’s aunt.
Parton once mentioned in an interview with Vanity Fair that working on the show allowed her to connect with a new generation of fans. She expressed gratitude for having younger audiences discover her through her role as Miley’s fairy godmother.
Dolly Parton passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 following a private battle with cancer. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced the news on social media, and a statement from her team highlighted her lifelong dedication to bringing joy and hope to others.
The statement noted Parton’s generous contributions, like her Imagination Library, which provided millions of books to children, and her involvement in developing a lifesaving vaccine. It concluded by mentioning that she passed away surrounded by loved ones at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
The next day, Miley Cyrus paid tribute to Parton on Instagram, sharing her deep feelings about the loss. Cyrus emphasized that their most cherished moments were private, and she vowed to honor Parton’s memory through music.
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