Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inEllie MuirWednesday 23 September 2026 19:33 BSTDolly Parton posthumously accepts award in video message recorded before her deathDolly Parton passed away in August at age 80 following a brief battle with an undisclosed form of cancer.Parton permitted only her longtime makeup and wig artist, Cheryl Riddle, to see her on her deathbed to avoid being seen in a fragile state, sources told TMZ.Parton requested an open casket at her funeral and asked Riddle to prepare her appearance after her passing.Riddle collaborated with the singer for over 40 years, managing Parton's collection of more than 350 wigs and styling her for numerous projects.The late singer was laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville next to her husband of 60 years, Carl Dean.In fullDolly Parton allowed just one person at her deathbed: reportMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in