Dolly Parton Was Admitted to Hospital Days Before Her Death
Reports said the country music icon had been hospitalized with kidney and autoimmune issues, while her cause of death has not been publicly released.
- Country music legend Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 80, just four days after admission to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on Friday, Aug. 21. The cause of death remains unconfirmed.
- Parton had neglected her health while caring for her late husband Carl Dean, who died in 2025. She publicly acknowledged these struggles on the day of her hospitalization, discussing how caregiving had delayed her medical attention.
- Her six-decade career made her a defining figure in country music, selling more than 100 million records. Iconic hits include 'Jolene,' 'Coat of Many Colors,' 'I Will Always Love You,' and '9 to 5'.
- Tributes poured in from entertainment figures including Elton John, who called Parton 'a giant of an artist,' Kelly Osbourne, and Khloé Kardashian. All celebrated her profound influence on music and culture.
- Nephew and former head of security Bryan Seaver announced her passing on social media, stating she died 'in the arms of Jesus.' He expressed the family's pride in her enduring legacy.
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Renowned singer Dolly Parton had revealed that she was going through health problems.
Dolly Parton Was Battling These Health Issues Right Before Her Death
UPDATE 5:00 P.M. PST: Another secret health battle has been reported as Dolly’s cause of death is revealed. Click here to read more. __________ Dolly Parton was dealing with a few serious health issues in the days leading up to her death, per new reports. According to brand-new Tuesday afternoon reports from People via TMZ first, the beloved music icon was battling kidney and autoimmune issues in the days and weeks before she died earlier on Tue…
Dolly Parton Was Admitted to Hospital Days Before Her Death
Dolly Parton was hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on Friday, Aug. 21, just days before the country music legend died at 80. TMZ reported that Parton was admitted early Friday morning with kidney and autoimmune issues. PEOPLE confirmed that she was hospitalized that day. The reason for her hospitalization has not been […]
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