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Dolly Parton opened up about ‘hard times’ with her health in final interview days before she died
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Akim Powell , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 25, 2026
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Key points Parton's recent health problems were partly due to not taking care of herself while caring for her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean. Her final interview was conducted on August 21.
Country music legend Dolly Parton discussed her health struggles in a final interview. She mentioned dealing with health issues that led to canceling an appearance at her theme park the previous week. Parton's recent health problems were partly due to not taking care of herself while caring for her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean.
Her final interview was conducted on August 21. Four days later, her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death in a Facebook video. Seaver expressed pride and sadness, stating that the sadness lies with those who mourn her, not with Parton herself.
Further details about Parton's final interview and her passing are available from the source.
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Category: parks Published: August 25, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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