CBS News September 09, 2026 • 12:31

Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, shares why the country music star kept her cancer battle private - CBS News

By Gayle King, Sarah Lynch Baldwin, Alicia Alford

Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.

Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, said the country music superstar chose to keep her battle with cancer private before she died late last month because she didn't want people to worry.
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Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, shares why the country music star kept her cancer battle private - CBS News

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