Dolly Parton’s sister reveals why type of cancer that killed her has been kept private
Yahoo News Canada • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, explained that the details of Dolly's cancer diagnosis were kept private out of respect for Dolly's wishes, as she never explicitly allowed the family to disclose it.
- Dolly died on August 25 at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, with the specific type of cancer undisclosed to the public.
- Stella shared that Dolly's last request was for prayer, and she emphasized Dolly's optimism and peace before passing, noting Dolly was prepared for what was to come.
- Dolly's death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, and she was laid to rest in a private funeral on August 28, attended only by close family as per her wishes.
- More than a decade before her death, Dolly revealed she wanted the gospel song "If We Never Meet Again" to be sung at her funeral, a tradition tied to her father's funeral.
