Dolly Parton went to extraordinary lengths to fight the cancer she largely kept out of public view, reportedly traveling overseas for an experimental treatment about a year before her death.
TMZ reported on Tuesday, September 22, that the country legend flew by private jet to Frankfurt, Germany, during the final year of her life. Sources familiar with the situation told the outlet that the country music legend spent about a week there before returning home. Parton’s exact treatment has not been disclosed.
The nature of the treatment she received in Germany also remains unclear. The outlet described it as ‘experimental’ and reported that Parton believed it helped her regain strength.
What Was Known About Dolly Parton’s Health Before Her Death?
The “Jolene” singer, who was 80 when she died, had privately been battling cancer; People confirmed it on August 25. The specific type of cancer has never been publicly revealed.
Parton had publicly dealt with other health problems in the months before her death. She canceled her planned Las Vegas residency in May after previously postponing the shows.
At the time, she told fans she was responding well to medication and treatment but needed more time to recover.
View this post on InstagramTMZ reported that Parton had also been dealing with kidney and autoimmune issues before she was hospitalized.
When Did Dolly Parton Die?
View this post on InstagramParton died Tuesday, August 25, at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville following what her representatives described as a brief battle with cancer.
Her death came as a shock even to loved ones who knew she had been ill, according to TMZ. Her family’s statement remembered a career built not only on music but also on philanthropy, including her Imagination Library and support for medical research.
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Why Did Dolly Parton Keep Her Cancer Battle Private?
Parton’s niece, Jada Star, later said her aunt deliberately kept her health struggles close to the family. “She never wanted to worry anybody. So I think it was just a shock,” Star told Extra on Tuesday, September 1.
Star also described the weeks after Parton’s death as “really difficult” and “very surreal,” while saying the outpouring of tributes had helped the family through their grief.
Even as more details emerge about Parton’s final year, the full story of her cancer diagnosis and treatment remains private.
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