Dolly Parton dies after brief cancer battle
Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25 after a brief, private battle with cancer at age 80, her family said. Her sister Stella said Parton had offered to allow doctors to test experimental drugs if conventional options failed, hoping to help future patients. The family announced a small private service for immediate relatives and asked that donations be made to Parton's Imagination Library instead of flowers. A nephew said she wanted to be buried in a bed of cotton after a life spent performing in heavy rhinestones.
Dolly Parton died after a brief private cancer battle.
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Parton had quietly battled cancer and told few people about details. Her sister reported Parton offered experimental drug testing if no hope remained. The family will hold a private service and asked for donations to her Imagination…
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