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Dolly Parton Hid Cancer Battle From ‘A Lot of Family,’ Not Just Fans: ‘She Did Not Want People Sad’ and ‘Could Not Bear Negative Things’

Dolly Parton’s sister Stella told “CBS Mornings” in a new interview that the country music icon hid her cancer battle not only from fans but also from “a lot of family” because she did not want her legacy tainted with sadness.

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September 9, 2026 · 5:37 PM · 1 min read
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Dolly Parton Hid Cancer Battle From ‘A Lot of Family,’ Not Just Fans: ‘She Did Not Want People Sad’ and ‘Could Not Bear Negative Things’

Dolly Parton’s sister Stella told “CBS Mornings” in a new interview that the country music icon hid her cancer battle not only from fans but also from “a lot of family” because she did not want her legacy tainted with sadness. Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at 80 years old.

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