Dolly Parton’s death has left a massive hole in the hearts of her fans, friends, and family. The tragic news was first announced by the legendary singer’s nephew and longtime head of security, Brian Seaver, via a video on Instagram.
Following her passing, Dolly was laid to rest in a private funeral service that was attended by her immediate family on August 28, 2026. For those unaware, Dolly had a brief battle with cancer in the months leading up to her death; however, she kept it away from most of her family.
Stella Parton reveals the real reason why Dolly Parton chose to keep her health struggles away from their family
Dolly Parton was 80 years old at the time of her death on August 25, 2026. Fans only became aware that she struggled with cancer after she passed away. Now, according to the singer’s sister, Stella Parton, it was not just the fans, but also the majority of their family who did not know that Dolly had cancer.
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