Dolly Parton’s emotional request for her funeral has been revealed.
After the legendary country singer’s death at the age of 80 on Tuesday, August 25, it was reported that she had a special request for her last rites that she expressed before her passing.
More than a decade ago, the Jolene hitmaker had a Q&A with Entertainment Weekly in May 2024, during which she revealed that she wishes for a special song to be played at her funeral after her demise.
The iconic artist shared that she wanted the gospel hymn If We Never Meet Again by Albert E. Brumley to be sung at her funeral.
Parton continued, “That was my daddy’s favorite. We did sing it at his funeral, and I would like it to be sung at mine.”
Who was Dolly Parton?
Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean was an American musician, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, who was regarded as the Queen of Country Music.
She is one of the most honored country performers in the music history.
About Dolly Parton’s death
Dolly Parton was pronounced dead at the age of 80 on Tuesday, August 25, with her family sharing that she passed away peacefully while being surrounded by her loved ones at her Nashville home.
Dolly Parton cause of death
According to her representative, Dolly Parton’s cause of death was cancer.
The country music legend briefly battled an undisclosed form of cancer and was admitted to hospital four days before her passing.
