Dolly Parton's Niece Shares Why Singer Kept Cancer Battle Private
Jada Star said the family kept Parton’s diagnosis private because she did not want to worry anyone, and tributes have poured in worldwide.
- Country music icon Dolly Parton died Aug. 25 at 80 following a brief battle with cancer, a diagnosis her niece Jada Star revealed the family kept "real private" to avoid worrying fans.
- Parton managed health issues privately because her priority was protecting others from concern, Star noted, making her death a shock despite family knowledge of her diagnosis.
- Family laid Parton to rest in a private Nashville funeral on Friday, Aug. 28, while artists honored the singer at a Grand Ole Opry tribute on Saturday, Aug. 29.
- The songwriter's legacy includes donating more than 350 million books via the Imagination Library, and Star told Extra that the "bittersweet" outpouring of support has helped her family.
- Lessons taught by Parton will guide Star's future work as a musician and songwriter, she said, as the niece plans to honor her aunt through her own creative endeavors.
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Dolly Parton’s Niece Explains Why Family Chose Not To Share Singer's Health Issues
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Dolly Parton’s niece reveals why the ‘Jolene’ singer took her time to disclose her cancer diagnosis: ‘She never wanted to worry anybody'
Jada Star, Dolly Parton's niece, disclosed poignant details about the singer's secret struggle with cancer. Parton, known for her compassion, wished to shield her fans from worrying about her condition. The iconic star, who passed away on August 25 due to a brief illness, had been silently fighting cancer for quite some time, as confirmed by her representatives. A private funeral took place in Nashville to honor her legacy.
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Here's why Dolly Parton kept cancer diagnosis secret
Jada Star, Dolly Parton‘s niece, revealed why the late country music legend decided to keep her cancer diagnosis private.
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