One of the most iconic names in the entertainment industry, Dolly Parton, passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday. While her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver, had confirmed the news in a social media post, the cause of her passing was not yet revealed. According to new statements released online by the ‘Jolene’ singer’s representatives, the singer had been diagnosed with cancer and had been battling the disease privately.
Dolly Parton passed away after a brief battle with cancer
In a recent statement from her representatives, it was confirmed that Dolly Parton passed away after battling cancer. PEOPLE reported that Parton faced a “brief battle with cancer” and passed away peacefully at a cancer centre surrounded by her loved ones. She was 80 years old at the time of her passing.The statement further read, “Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope, and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.”The statement further talked about her philanthropic efforts over the years and the impact she had on the industry. It read, “Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact. After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, surrounded by loved ones.”Over the past couple of months, Parton cancelled multiple events, and various reports circulated online about her hospitalization. However, the singer had never publicly confirmed that she had been diagnosed with cancer. The outlet also reported that she had been admitted to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville on August 21 and had been dealing with kidney and autoimmune issues before her passing.
Bryan Seaver confirmed the news of Dolly Parton’s passing
Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, was the first to confirm the news of her demise in a video posted on her social media pages. He shared in the video that this announcement was something that the singer had asked of him a long while back. He added, “It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents, and countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens.”
Dolly Parton’s last health update
Only days ago, the singer stated with the same outlet about her health issues. At the time, she had reassured fans that she was doing better. Her final statement before her passing read, “As I’ve shared in video messages throughout the past year, I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over [my husband] Carl.”She had further added, “You know, this isn’t the first time I’ve had to manage something like this. Back in the early ’80s, I was down for several months with female issues, and I was struggling with my weight at the time too, so it’s not like I haven’t been through hard times with my health.”Dolly Parton dedicated more than 70 years of her life to music, and with more than 3000 song credits, she created a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
