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Dolly Parton's Niece Reveals Cancer Battle
24 Oct
Summary
- Danielle Parton, niece of the late Dolly Parton, shared her cancer diagnosis.
- She revealed her diagnosis was 'stage zero,' caught early by doctors.
- Dolly Parton passed away in August 2026 after a brief cancer battle.

Two months after the passing of her aunt, global icon Dolly Parton, Danielle Parton has shared her own health news. Danielle, 50, revealed in a recent interview that she is currently undergoing a "cancer battle."
She clarified that her diagnosis was caught early, describing it as "stage zero." Danielle's aunt Dolly was reportedly devastated by Danielle's news.
This led to Danielle discovering the extent of Dolly's own undisclosed cancer battle, as the singer had kept her illness private from many relatives.
Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, following a "brief battle" with an unspecified form of cancer.