Dolly Parton’s niece shares emotional tribute after singer’s private funeral
Dolly Parton's niece, Lainey Parton, shared a heartfelt tribute following the country music icon's private funeral service. The singer passed away at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of musical influence and personal mentorship.
Why it matters
Dolly Parton is a globally recognized cultural icon, and her passing marks the end of a significant era in country music and philanthropy.
Dolly Parton in 2022. (Katherine Bomboy / NBC) Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private funeral service attended by family on Friday, according to her niece.
Lainey Parton shared an emotional tribute post on Instagram on Saturday, writing: "This is a really hard post for me to make. I wanted to wait until after my granny was laid to rest yesterday before I tried to put any of this into words."
Parton died Tuesday following a brief battle with cancer at age 80. Her social media pages said that at her request, a small private service would be held for immediate family.
Lainey remembered Parton as a loving and inspiring figure who "believed in me before I even knew how to believe in myself."
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