Dolly Parton made medical plea to help save others on her deathbed, sister reveals
Dolly Parton, the singer who died Tuesday at age 80 after a brief bout with cancer, was mourned around the world as a stellar songwriter, consummate country hitmaker, savvy entrepreneur and generous philanthropist.
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2 sourcesDolly Parton made medical plea to help save others on her deathbed, sister reveals
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2 sourcesDolly Parton made medical plea to help save others on her deathbed, sister reveals
BREAKING: Dolly Parton, Iconic Songwriter, Singer and Actor, Has Died at 80
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