Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer, her representatives confirmed on Tuesday. The singer's nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death, saying, “Sadness lies with us, not with Dolly,” and adding that she would be reunited with her late husband Carl in heaven.
Funeral Details and Final Resting Place
Her family released a statement revealing that “at Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family.” Reports from the Daily Mail indicate that Parton will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park Funeral Home Mausoleum, an oak-lined cemetery in Nashville, beside her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean.
The cemetery is also the final resting place of other country music stars, including George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Marty Robbins, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Porter Wagoner.
Legacy and Career Highlights
Wagoner gave Parton her big break when she appeared on his show in 1967, leading to numerous duets. Their partnership ended when Parton pursued a solo career, inspiring her to write “I Will Always Love You,” later made famous by Whitney Houston. The pair eventually reconciled.
Cause of Death
Parton's representatives stated she died after a “brief battle with cancer,” without disclosing the type. The statement read: “Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.”
