Riba McIntyre talks about her last conversation with Dolly Parton
28 september 2026 в 06:02
Reba McEntire shared memories of her last conversation with Dolly Parton, which took place before her death at the age of 80. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight on September 25, McEntire revealed that it took them a long time to connect due to their busy schedules, and that conversation became special for her.
According to McEntire, Parton called her at the end of July, but she was unable to answer the call due to a meeting. She tried to return the call, but they were unable to connect. When her friend Lisa Davis informed her on September 25 that Dolly had passed away, McEntire noted that she would never know what the last attempt to connect was about.
Us Weekly confirmed that Parton died on August 25 after a private battle with an undisclosed form of cancer. McEntire later posted a heartfelt message on social media, thanking Parton for everything she had done for people on earth and expressing hope that she would be singing in heaven with her loved ones.
McEntire also emphasized that she would never forget their first meeting and last conversation, cherishing those memories with love in her heart. The following month, she reiterated what a blessing Parton was to everyone, adding that her contributions to music and people’s lives would be remembered forever.
Dolly Parton was buried next to her husband Carl Dean in a small and private ceremony, as she wished. Her cousin Richie Owens noted that it was not a traditional funeral, but rather a quiet farewell that she preferred.
According to McEntire, Parton called her at the end of July, but she was unable to answer the call due to a meeting. She tried to return the call, but they were unable to connect. When her friend Lisa Davis informed her on September 25 that Dolly had passed away, McEntire noted that she would never know what the last attempt to connect was about.
Us Weekly confirmed that Parton died on August 25 after a private battle with an undisclosed form of cancer. McEntire later posted a heartfelt message on social media, thanking Parton for everything she had done for people on earth and expressing hope that she would be singing in heaven with her loved ones.
McEntire also emphasized that she would never forget their first meeting and last conversation, cherishing those memories with love in her heart. The following month, she reiterated what a blessing Parton was to everyone, adding that her contributions to music and people’s lives would be remembered forever.
Dolly Parton was buried next to her husband Carl Dean in a small and private ceremony, as she wished. Her cousin Richie Owens noted that it was not a traditional funeral, but rather a quiet farewell that she preferred.
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