Dolly Parton will be laid to rest beside husband Carl Dean and string of country music legends

Yasmin Vince TV Reporter, Paige Ingram, Laura Harman and Jamie Downham Associate Editor.

Key points

• Harry Styles pays tribute to Dolly Parton at Madison Square Garden Harry Styles opened his residency at Madison Square Garden with a tribute to Dolly Parton.
• More than 100, 000 individuals have now signed a petition to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) the Dolly Parton International Airport.
• "I thought Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a wonderful little show, " she informed Andy Cohen in a 2021 Watch What Happens Live appearance.
• Dolly praised by COVID vaccine creator Dolly Parton donated $1million to COVID-19 research at Vanderbilt University in Nashville in 2020.
• How Dolly Parton supported create a hit feminist teen drama Did you know that without Dolly Parton, we may never have had Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

Dolly Parton's final resting place will be next to her husband Carl Dean at a mausoleum in Woodlawn Memorial Park. She will join her husband and a number of other country music legends who have been laid to rest in this beautiful oak tree-lined park in Nashville.

Parton died after being diagnosed with cancer, her team confirmed shortly after the announcement of her death. In her final interview which was published on August 21 with Residents, Dolly shared that she ignored her health problems while looking after her husband Carl who died in 2025.

"As I've shared in video messages throughout the past year, I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn't pay attention to when I was watching over Carl, " she informed the magazine. She continued: "It's not like I haven't been through hard times with my health."

Notably, the death of the much-loved Country icon, behind hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You, was made public by her nephew, Bryan Seaver on August 25.

In a video message that was planned by the singer, Bryan followed her wishes by announcing the sad news. He remarked "Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton, because after a life wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest."

According to Dolly's team, at her request "a small, private service will be held for immediate family" and that fans could produce donations to her charitable Imagination Library in her memory. Dolly Parton's heartbreaking final days as she battled cancer. Andy Burnham pays tribute to Dolly. Dolly Parton last seen just days before death. How Dolly wanted to be remembered.

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In practice, the hit 1990s supernatural drama starred Sarah Michelle Geller as teen demon hunter, going to school by day and staking vamps in the heart by night without breaking a sweat. And Dolly Parton was an uncredited producer.

Her production firm Sandollar Productions. It she created with Sandy Gallin, was involved in creating both the series and the 1992 film that came before it.

"I thought Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a wonderful little show, " she informed Andy Cohen in a 2021 Watch What Happens Live appearance. "I was very, very proud to be part of that." Vin Diesel pays tribute to Dolly.

Fans at Dollywood share their tributes Fans flocked to Dollywood after Dolly Parton's death. In interviews with reporters at the theme park, one left her fake eyelashes among the flowers, saying she "cried them off" whilst on route from Texas.

Since the name "exudes warmth, integrity and grit", another shared that she called her child Parton after the singer.

In practice, a 19-year-old fan continued: "I walked in and you could just feel it. Everyone's been hit hard here."

"You know, in this area, they try to tone you down, tell you what you can be and what you can't be, " the fan continued. "Especially living in Appalachia, people underestimate you and your intelligence, but she proved we can do anything."

Taylor Swift receives backlash for Dolly Parton tribute Taylor Swift has been subject to backlash over her wealth after paying tribute to Dolly Parton.

Taylor paid tribute to Dolly particularly shortly after her death was confirmed, calling her "true grace and true grit". But some fans of the late country star were not happy with Taylor's words, saying she "will never be Dolly Parton".

Despite Taylor and her husband Travis Kelce donating $2million to Dolly's Imagination Library shortly before her death, fans criticised the pop star for being a billionaire, pointing out that Dolly could have been one if she hadn't given away so much funds.

"Dolly offered away so much capital she could never be a billionaire. TS should aim to follow in THOSE footsteps, " one fan wrote.

Another continued: "So with knowing all that and being a billionaire, nothing easier than after the fantastic Dolly's footsteps, right? RIGHT?"

In practice, a third remarked: "Taylor has more wealth than Dolly ever did, yet she is not almost as generous with it. Taylor additionally stays silent on matters while Dolly was outspoken (she's been an outspoken ally of the queer community since before AIDS, even when it was particularly unpopular with her fan base). I'm sorry but Taylor needs to either learn from Dolly or keep her mouth shut."

But other fans came to Taylor's defense, slamming critics for not saying the same regarding Beyonce and claiming Taylor donates enough already.

Dolly praised by COVID vaccine creator Dolly Parton donated $1million to COVID-19 research at Vanderbilt University in Nashville in 2020. It was applied to assist create Moderna's vaccine.

In an official note published after news of her death, a Moderna spokesperson stated Dolly's "extraordinary generosity touched millions of lives".

During the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dolly backed critical research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center that. Contributed to the development of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.

"She was an American treasure, and her generosity, optimism and belief in science made a difference at a moment when the world needed it most."

According to Dolly 'worked right up until death' Dolly Parton's team have, the singer was working 'right up until her death' on a variety of projects.

"Dolly worked up until the day she died. She loved seeing her dreams come to life, and loved knowing her work brought individuals joy. Ever the planner, Dolly worked with the team that she handpicked, for the past a number of years to build a project roadmap that will guide us for decades to come, " her longtime manager, Danny Nozell, stated in an official note.

"As the leader of the team responsible for overseeing her legacy, we will ensure the plenty of dreams she had yet to fulfill are brought to life. Plenty of projects were in various stages of development, and we want to be transparent with her fans concerning this fact. If you see unreleased music, products, books, experiences, and campaigns introduced through official Dolly Parton channels, you can have confidence in knowing that she placed her personal stamp on it."

Harry Styles pays tribute to Dolly Parton at Madison Square Garden Harry Styles opened his residency at Madison Square Garden with a tribute to Dolly Parton. On the first night of his historic 30 day set of demonstrates, Harry played Dolly's song I Will Always Love You over the speakers.

He began by giving his thanks to all the musicians who inspired him over the years, saying: "Dolly, thank you so much." Harry then played two verses and choruses of the 1974 song and encouraged the fans who had come to see him to sing along.

Ricky Schroder sparks backlash over 'tone deaf' tribute While beautiful tributes have flooded social media actor Ricky Schroder has come under fire for his Instagram post hours after Dolly's death. The 56-year-old has been getting severe criticism over a 'foul' Instagram remembrance post, where he took a swipe at Parton's politics. Robert De Niro left "devastated". NASA honours the memory of Dolly Parton. Michael Bublé: "When Dolly Parton asks, you say yes".

More than 100, 000 individuals have now signed a petition to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) the Dolly Parton International Airport. 26th Aug22: 57 BST.

Stevie Nicks shares tribute to Dolly Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks shared a tribute to Dolly Parton as she shared an image of herself with the star and letters containing some of her fondest memories.

"I spent a week with Dolly in Nashville to record one of my songs with her for her 'Rock Star' album. Best week ever, " she penned.

A week with Dolly was like a master class for me. I tried to be a sponge ~ and learn everything I could learn from her ~ in a particularly few days. Learning from her was straightforward as she was a really good teacher.

I think she saw me as a really good student; I just tried to listen. She remarked she could become a rock star ~ and I watched her do it. When I was there she was not even close to being finished gathering more rock & roll songs that she wanted to sing.

Another letter type poem read: "Dolly, Dolly, Dolly ~ Rock and Roll & Country ~Carry all those songs with you ~ Right up to heaven ~ Sing your songs to all those you meet/This will be their blessing Dolly, how we'll miss you / There'll never be another you ~ And I will always love you / Love Love Love, Stevie." 26th Aug22: 41 BST.

Dolly had endometriosis and kidney stones Dolly suffered from endometriosis and subsequently in 1985 she had a partial hysterectormy at the age of 36. She remarked in a 1987 interview when asked why she didn't have children: "I can't have children physically. I love children."

In short, dolly Parton will be laid to rest beside husband Carl Dean and is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.