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Dolly Parton laid to rest next to late husband Carl Dean after private funeral, reports say
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Parton's great-niece Lainey Parton confirmed the funeral had occurred the day before in an Instagram post on Saturday. Dolly Parton died on August 25 at the age of 80, after a brief battle with cancer.
Dolly Parton was laid to rest at a private funeral, according to her family. The funeral took place on Friday. Parton's great-niece Lainey Parton confirmed the funeral had occurred the day before in an Instagram post on Saturday. Lainey Parton shared memories of her great-aunt, describing how she made her feel valued and supported her dreams.
Dolly Parton died on August 25 at the age of 80, after a brief battle with cancer. Her family has released limited information about her passing.
Further details about Dolly Parton's life and funeral can be found through other reports, including a statement from her great-niece on social media.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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