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Dolly Parton's dying wish revealed: one person allowed at her side

Reports indicate the country music icon restricted access to family members in her final moments.

What to know

  • Dolly Parton's dying wish involved restricting who could be present at her deathbed.
  • The reports indicate she denied access to her own siblings in her final moments.
  • Only one person was permitted to be by her side at the end.
  • The reports provide no additional details about which person was allowed or the circumstances.

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    Reports reveal Dolly Parton limited deathbed access to one person

    Multiple regional news outlets simultaneously published reports stating that Dolly Parton denied access to her own siblings at the end of her life, with only one person permitted by her side during her final moments.

    1. first by AL.com, 15h ago · also The Oregonian, PennLive, MassLive