Dolly Parton’s dying wish revealed and the one person allowed by her side at the end
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Key Points:
- Dolly Parton's dying wish was to not be seen on her deathbed, allowing only her wig and makeup artist, Cheryl Riddle, by her side to ensure she was "all dolled up" after passing.
- Parton died earlier this month at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville after a brief battle with cancer, with her nephew Bryan Seaver seeing her the day before her death.
- The country music legend had been dealing with health issues for months and canceled her Las Vegas residency earlier this year due to these concerns.
- Parton's publicist highlighted her philanthropy, including the Imagination Library's book donations and funding for vaccine research, underscoring her lasting impact and generosity.
- Renowned for hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” Parton sold over 100 million records worldwide and was also a successful businesswoman and philanthropist.
