Stella Parton Explains Dolly’s Private Cancer Battle
Dolly Parton privately battled cancer to avoid worrying fans and died on Aug. 25 at 80, with Stella Parton saying only a close circle knew and she wouldn’t want fans saddened by illness. In addition, Parton was a secret booster of Kathy Griffin, sending a private letter praising her and encouraging her outspoken comedy before her death.
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About Stella Parton
Stella Mae Parton is an American country singer and songwriter widely known for a series of country singles that charted during the mid-to-late-1970s, her biggest hit being "I Want to Hold You in My Dreams Tonight" in 1975. She is the younger sister of singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, the older sister of actress Rachel Parton George and Randy Parton, and the aunt of singer Heidi Parton.
Everything about Stella Parton →- Occupation
- singer, songwriter, actor, musician
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 4, 1949
- Website
- http://stellaparton.com/, https://www.stellaparton.com/