Dolly Parton Kept Cancer Battle Secret from Family
Dolly Parton’s sister revealed that the country music icon concealed her cancer diagnosis from many family members to avoid worrying them. Parton reportedly did not want loved ones or fans to feel sad during her treatment.
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Dolly Parton Hid Cancer Battle From ‘A Lot of Family,’ Not Just Fans: ‘She Did Not Want People Sad’ and ‘Could Not Bear Negative Things’
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella told “CBS Mornings” in a new interview that the country music icon hid her cancer battle not only from fans but also from “a lot of family” because she did not want her legacy tainted with sadness. Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at 80 years old. The singer’s representative […]
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Dolly Parton kept her cancer battle private because she did not want her fans or family to worry, sister Stella Parton revealed. The country music icon, who died aged 80, would have been “happy and delighted” by the public outpouring of grief, Stella said, reflecting on Dolly’s final days and compassionate nature.
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Country superstar Dolly Parton’s passing has been felt keenly across the world. She will be remembered for living life generously and being the consummate all-round joy-giver.
By Judith February
Read full article →Dolly Parton's Sister Says Some Family Didn't Know About Her Cancer Battle
Dolly Parton's sister Stella Parton says some of her relatives were caught off guard by her death ... because not everyone in the family knew she had cancer. Stella told "CBS Mornings" in an interview with Gayle King airing Thursday ... "She…
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