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Carol Burnett Mourns Dolly Parton's Death at 80
25 Aug
Summary
- Carol Burnett honored her friend Dolly Parton, who died recently at 80.
- Burnett shared a cherished memory from their 1979 TV special.
- Parton's death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, on Instagram.
Country music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Her death was announced on August 25 by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, through an Instagram post. The news came just days after Parton had spoken about her health issues.
Fellow icon Carol Burnett paid tribute to her friend, sharing a heartfelt memory from their 1979 television special, "Dolly & Carol in Nashville." Burnett recalled Parton's remarkable kindness, noting how she personally cooked Thanksgiving meals for the entire cast and crew during filming.
In his announcement, Seaver expressed immense pride and deep sadness. He shared that Parton, whom he had served as head of security for over two decades, had lived a life full of light and has now been reunited with loved ones in heaven.
