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Miley’s dad tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that she’s shaken by the loss — we can totally relate.

Whitney Houston‘s death has shocked up the music world, and superstar Miley Cyrus is no exception.

The death of 48-year-old Whitney hit Miley, 19, very hard. HollywoodLife.com spoke EXCLUSIVELY to her father Billy Ray Cyrus at the 2012 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, and he said that the news is definitely resonating in the Cyrus household.

“She feels sad about the loss,” he said. “She was also very close to Etta James. She was a big influence to Miley. There were a lot of great memories.”

We wish Whitney’s family the best during this difficult time.

– Reporting By Kirstin Benson, Written By William Earl

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