Home / Arts and Entertainment / Wynonna Judd in Denial Over Dolly Parton's Death
Wynonna Judd in Denial Over Dolly Parton's Death
7 Nov
Summary
- Wynonna Judd remains in disbelief following Dolly Parton's passing.
- Parton was a cherished mentor and like an 'aunt' to Wynonna Judd.
- Judd shared a final, loving conversation with Parton before her death.
Wynonna Judd is grappling with the recent passing of her dear friend and country music mentor, Dolly Parton. Judd expressed her ongoing disbelief to The Guardian, calling Parton's death "the end of an era." Parton passed away at 80 after a private battle with cancer. Judd cherished Parton, referring to her as an "aunt" and recalling her radiant presence as "the brightest light in the room."
Judd recounted their final conversation at her mother Naomi Judd's memorial service. Parton sang "I Will Always Love You" and shared a heartfelt exchange of love with Wynonna. This intimate moment occurred shortly before Parton's own death. The loss deeply affects Judd, who also mourned her mother Naomi's suicide in April 2022, just before The Judds' Hall of Fame induction.
