Four days before her death, Dolly Parton spoke about her health struggles: 'Still healing, still working'
Dolly Parton' s death at 80 on August 25 has drawn attention back to comments she made about her health in the days and months leading up to it. Her representatives confirmed she died following a brief illness with cancer, though the specific type was not disclosed, at Nashville's Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, according to a statement given to People . “Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life…
On August 25, country music legend Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80 at Nashville's Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, following a brief illness with cancer. Her representatives confirmed the cause of death in a statement to People. Parton's career brought joy, laughter, hope, and integrity to countless individuals, and she was always there with a helping hand.
She was remembered for her unmatched generosity, including donating millions of books through her Imagination Library and funding research that led to a lifesaving vaccine. Four days before her death, Parton spoke to People about her health struggles, revealing that she had been dealing with various health issues, including kidney stones and female issues.
She also mentioned the emotional toll of caring for her husband, Carl Dean, who passed away in March 2025 after 59 years of marriage. Despite her challenges, Parton stated that she would continue working as long as she could, echoing her own words that she had "dreamed myself into a corner" and still had many achievements to make.
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