Shortly before her death, Dolly Parton had to cancel a planned appearance at the Dollywood theme park in Tennessee. The decision came on the advice of her doctor, according to LADbible.
Parton had previously told her fans that she was experiencing minor health issues.
Among other things, she had suffered from dizziness and dehydration. At the same time, she made it clear that she was still recovering and continued to work.
Following her death, her representatives announced that she had died at Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center. She was surrounded by those closest to her.
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The family did not know everything
Her death prompted an outpouring of tributes. Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Eminem and Mick Jagger were among those who paid tribute to the famous country singer.
According to Extra, Parton's niece, Jada Star, said that her death was difficult to comprehend. At the same time, the overwhelming support and numerous tributes have helped the family through their grief.
Even within the family, not everyone knew how serious her condition was. Her sister, Stella Parton, told CBS Mornings that only some of the family members closest to the singer knew the truth.
Why she said nothing
Dolly Parton had been diagnosed with cancer. According to her representatives, she died after a brief illness.
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Stella Parton explained that her sister deliberately kept the diagnosis private because she did not want to worry or upset her fans.
Jada Star previously gave Extra the same explanation. According to the family, Dolly Parton wanted to spare others by not publicly revealing her cancer diagnosis.
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