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Dolly Parton's Family Shares Her Final Message Amid News of Her Death
Her family said she requested a private funeral and asked friends and fans to leave tributes online after her death at 80.
- Country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at age 80. Her nephew Bryan Seaver confirmed the death of his "Aunt Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean," an entrepreneur and cultural icon.
- Throughout her prolific career, Parton sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and received 10 Grammy Awards. She wrote classics including "Coat of Many Colors," "I Will Always Love You," and "Jolene."
- Sharing her final message, Seaver revealed that Parton requested "a beautiful bed of plush cotton because after a life wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest." The family plans to honor her legacy "to ensure her spirit will live with us forever."
- Beyond music, Parton's influence extended through Dollywood theme parks and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Pittsburgh officials noted that 306,352 free books were delivered to local families through her generosity and philanthropic vision.
- ABC will broadcast "Remembering Dolly: An American Original- A Special Edition of 20/20" tonight, August 25, at 10/9c. The program explores the life and enduring cultural contributions of the beloved Tennessee native.
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Dolly Parton Died After ‘Brief Battle with Cancer,' Her Reps Reveal
More details have emerged about Dolly Parton’s death. Her reps confirmed that Parton was battling cancer at the time of her death. In a statement to People magazine, they said, “Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope, and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.” Parton…
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