Reba McEntire said Dolly Parton called before icon’s death: ‘I’ll never know why she called’
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Key Points:
- Reba McEntire revealed Dolly Parton called her in late July before Parton's death, but McEntire missed the call and was unable to reconnect with her.
- Dolly Parton passed away earlier this month after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
- Parton had been dealing with ongoing health issues, which she had downplayed while caring for her late husband, Carl Dean, who died in March 2025.
- Parton was a prolific songwriter and philanthropist, known for hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," and her charitable efforts included the Imagination Library and funding vaccine research.
- Her publicist highlighted Parton's lasting impact through her generosity and contributions to music, philanthropy, and business, including a theme park near her birthplace.
