Dolly Parton funeral: Family gather for singer's burial at Nashville site; to be laid to rest beside husband Carl Dean - PICS
The family of country music icon Dolly Parton gathered in Nashville for her burial following her death at age 80. The service was held privately, with the singer laid to rest beside her late husband, Carl Dean.
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Dolly Parton was a globally recognized cultural figure, and her passing marks the end of a significant era in country music history.
The family of country music icon Dolly Parton, gathered at the Nashville burial site on Friday morning to bid the singer a teary goodbye.Dolly Parton's family gather for emotional farewellThree days after news broke about the star's sudden demise, her near and dear ones were spotted arriving at the location early Friday morning. .According to photos obtained by Page Six, around a dozen of Parton’s relatives arrived at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, dressed in shades of white and black as they gathered at the cemetery.Dolly Parton's nephew oversees arrangementsAmong them was her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver, who announced the news of Parton’s demise at 80, in a video message on the singer's official handle. Seaver appeared to take charge of the gathering, coordinating with police and security personnel and greeting relatives as they arrived.It remains unclear whether a funeral service was held on Friday.
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