Dolly Parton’s cousin explains her final burial beside husband Carl Dean

Dolly Parton was privately buried beside her husband Carl Dean, with first cousin Richie Owens revealing that the country icon kept her cancer battle private from some family members. Owens said Parton wanted her farewell to remain small and quiet, while encouraging people to donate money they might spend on flowers to charity instead.

September 4, 2026 at 01:59AM