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Final Request From Dolly Parton Revealed During Interview with Sister
Stella Parton said Dolly’s last request was for prayer and that the singer did not want fans to worry, as family kept her funeral private.
- Singer Dolly Parton died on Aug 25 following a battle with cancer, roughly a year and a half after her husband, Carl Dean, passed away in 2025 after nearly 60 years of marriage.
- While some have speculated a broken heart contributed to Dolly's decline, her sister Stella said the singer 'did not want people sad' and preferred keeping negative things private.
- Only about 10 people attended the singer's private funeral, according to her niece Danielle Parton, as Stella noted 'That's the last thing Dolly asked me for was prayer.'
- After Freida sought prayers on social media, Stella revealed Dolly told their sister to 'pipe it down,' adding she never saw Dolly without makeup as an adult.
- Symbolizing their humble upbringing, 'Coat of Many Colors' remains a memory Stella wants fans to cherish, hoping Dolly's story gives young people permission to dream regardless of their situation.
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Dolly Parton’s Sister Stella Says Singer Was ‘Prepared’ and ‘At Peace’ Before Her Death
Dolly Parton’s sister, Stella Parton, is reflecting on the “Jolene” singer’s mindset before her death. Appearing on the Thursday, September 10 edition of CBS Mornings, Stella, 77, acknowledged that Dolly appeared to be ready for what was to come. (Dolly died at age 80 on August 25, after a brief battle with an undisclosed form […]
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