Dolly Parton died at the age of 80 and left one last wish for his funeral, which will be a private ceremony for the family. Learn the details already released in the press.
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25/08/2026
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Dolly Parton died this Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 80. The news was given by his nephew, Brian Seaver, through a video shared on Instagram on behalf of the entire family. And some details of his funeral ceremonies are already known.
The singer’s funeral will be “a small and private ceremony for the nearest family”, something that was asked by her own, confirmed his advice through a statement sent to Page Six.
On the other hand, TMZ is advancing that the intimate ceremony is being planned to take place in Nashville, Tennessee, “in the coming days”, with the presence of the closest relatives and loved ones.
“Instead of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Imagination Library”, their free book donation program.
In addition, her team encouraged her “fans and friends from around the world” to pay tribute to the singer, identifying her on social networks or leaving a message on her website.
Parton died this Tuesday, five days after being hospitalized in Nashville due to kidney and autoimmune problems.
The reactions to Dolly Parton's death around the world
There were several figures in the world of the show who reacted to the departure of their colleague, for whom they had great admiration and esteem.
Ellen DeGeneres, Khloé Kardashian, Reese Witherspoon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Paris Hilton among many others, highlighted the “icon” that was lost and “the legacy” that it left. “There will never be another Dolly,” Khloé said.