Dolly Parton’s Quiet Final Days | Country Music News

Dolly Parton quietly battled cancer in her final days, choosing privacy even from family despite publicly hinting at health struggles. Her cousin Richie Owens revealed she wanted only loved ones close during her illness and requested a small, intimate funeral beside her late husband Carl Thomas Dean. Remembered for spreading joy, hope, and generosity through her Imagination Library and medical research support, she passed peacefully at 80 on August 25th. In lieu of flowers, fans are donating to her beloved library—her legacy lives on in the love she gave so freely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48701a5ce17ba461