Dolly Parton Hoped to Help Others Through Her Own Cancer Teatment
Stella Parton said Dolly was willing to try experimental drugs so doctors could study them and help future patients.
- Country music legend Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at age 80 following a brief cancer battle, her family confirmed. She passed away at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.
- The singer had struggled with undisclosed health issues in recent months, forcing her to miss public appearances at her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
- Her sister Stella Parton revealed Thursday that Dolly was open to trying "experimental drugs" if there was "no hope" for recovery, aiming to help medical staff study effects for future patients.
- Celebrity tributes poured in following the death, with 9 to 5 costar Jane Fonda and goddaughter Miley Cyrus sharing personal memories on social media.
- Parton's legacy includes donating $1 million to COVID vaccine research and the global Imagination Library program, which provides books to children worldwide, reflecting her lifelong commitment to helping others.
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Dolly Parton’s younger sister, Stella Parton, has shared a deeply personal tribute to her big sister and the country music icon, just two days after her passing. In the emotional message, Stella reflected on the special bond they shared as sisters and revealed a touching detail about Dolly’s final months, including her desire to continue helping others even amid her private battle with cancer. “My big sister Dolly got her wings this past Tuesday…
Dolly Parton Would Have Taken Experimental Cancer Drugs ‘if There Was No Hope’: She Wanted to Help ‘Others in the Future’
In addition to her tremendous country music career, Dolly Parton was known for her big heart. According to her sister, Stella Parton, Dolly’s desire to help others extended into her final days battling cancer. In a message posted to social media, Stella Parton wrote of Dolly, “My sister was one of the most generous, thoughtful […]
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