Country music legend Dolly Parton passed away on August 25, 2026, four days after she was hospitalized. Dolly, months before her passing, had been hitting the headlines with reports about her health issues. No details about the same were made public; however, following her death, her team shared a statement and revealed that the singer had a brief battle with cancer.
Concerns about Dolly Parton’s health began in September 2025, when the singer canceled a few of her shows; however, details were kept strictly private. Dolly not only kept things from her fans but also from some of her family members, as shared by her sister, Stella. Stella recently sat for an interview on CBS Mornings, where she revealed Dolly Parton’s last request and also discussed whether the late country music legend was heartbroken before passing after losing her husband, Carl Thomas Dean.
Stella Parton reveals the last thing that Dolly Parton requested while talking about her sister’s heartbreak
Speaking on CBS Mornings, Dolly Parton’s sister, Stella, revealed that the last thing her sister asked for was ‘prayer’. Speaking more about Dolly Parton, Stella revealed that the former was ‘very sad’ over her husband, Carl Thomas Dean’s passing in March 2025. Stella was asked if Carl Dean’s passing was the catalyst for the country music legend’s health issues.
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