Dolly Parton’s Family Reveals Her Final Wish After Her Death At 80
Dolly Parton’s final wish has been revealed by her family following the death of the legendary coutnry music star at the age of 80
Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80 (Image: Getty)
Dolly Parton’s final wish has been revealed in a heartbreaking tribute from her family following her death at the age of 80.
The country music icon’s death was confirmed in an Instagram post on Tuesday, August 25, where her nephew Bryan Seaver addressed fans on behalf of the family to share the sad news. Speaking in the video Bryan also detailed how Dolly had specified one wish in particular for when she died.
He said, “This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality. As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it til now.” It comes amid reports Dolly planned for her death to avoid family feuds over her $650million fortune.
Dolly also shared another wish as Bryan revealed,”Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest.”
Bryan’s touching tribute to Dolly saw him announce, “Hey, everyone. My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today, announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean. Sister, Sis, and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next.”
Dolly’s legacy and influence spans generations (Image: Getty)
Bryan also emotionally shared, “Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents, and countless others who have watched her and longed for her to meet them in the heavens.”
Bryan reminded fans of Dolly’s incredible career and legacy as he shared, “I first went on the road with Dolly as a kid, getting the taste of the road life in the early 1980s. Dolly opened doors, not just for me, but for her entire family to reach the potential we didn’t even know was possible.
“Dolly also opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life, and across every continent. By her example, we believed that anything was possible. She never saw a door she couldn’t open, and the doors she opened made and changed history.”
He added, “My family and I have shared a lifetime of beautiful memories with Dolly. But so have you. She has always been on your television, your record player, your CD, and on your phone playlist, becoming an extended part of your family whether you liked it or not.”
Dolly’s death occurred just four days after a health update where she disclosed her condition had deteriorated since her husband of 60 years, Carl Dean’s death in march 2025.
She shared with People, “As I’ve shared in video messages throughout the past year, I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl. You know, this isn’t the first time I’ve had to manage something like this.
“Back in the early ’80s, I was down for several months with female issues, and I was struggling with my weight at the time too, so it’s not like I haven’t been through hard times with my health.”
Just weeks prior, on July 23, Dolly’s brother, Coy “Denver” Parton, also passed away, with the singer reportedly left devastated over the loss of her sibling.
