Dolly Parton kept cancer private to not 'worry' fans, niece says
Country music icon Dolly Parton had cancer that she kept private. Her niece Jada Star said Parton did this to avoid worrying fans, and that the family has found the situation difficult.
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2 developments- Sep 2Only lean-left coverage:Here's why Dolly Parton kept cancer diagnosis secret
- Sep 3Dolly Parton kept cancer private to not 'worry' fans, niece says
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2 viewpointsDolly Parton’s Cousin Says Singer Kept Cancer Battle Private to Keep Fans From Worrying
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