Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEllie MuirMonday 07 September 2026 15:37 BSTDolly Parton dies aged 80Stella Parton says her family has been subjected to “incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers” following the death of her sister, Dolly Parton.She urged fans to honor the Queen of Country's legacy by showing greater compassion, tolerance, and respect toward others.Dolly Parton died following a brief, private battle with cancer and was laid to rest beside her late husband, Carl Dean, in Nashville, Tennessee.Stella revealed that her sister allowed doctors to test experimental cancer drugs in her final days to potentially help future patients.Family members, including nieces Lainey Parton and Jada Star, shared touching tributes following a private funeral service.In fullDolly Parton’s sister urges fans to have more ‘compassion’ after ‘endless AI garbage’ surfaces onlineMore 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