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Dolly Parton's final resting place beside husband Carl Dean revealed
The serene, oak-lined cemetery is where the legendary singer will be laid to rest beside her devoted husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean.
TL;DR
- Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
- Her final resting place will be Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville, next to her husband Carl Dean.
- Dean, who passed away in March 2025, was entombed in the park's mausoleum.
- Dolly Parton's name was carved into Carl Dean's memorial stone in advance of her death.
- She will join other country music stars buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, including George Jones and Porter Wagoner.
- Parton's representatives confirmed her death occurred at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.
- The family will hold a private ceremony and encourages fans to pay tribute on social media and donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
- Parton's career began as a teenager in Nashville, and she went on to have a prolific career with 49 solo albums and numerous hits.
- Her husband, Carl Dean, was a private businessman who shunned the spotlight.
- Parton had recently postponed a Las Vegas residency due to unspecified 'health challenges'.
- She had spoken about facing 'hard times with her health' and adjusting to life without her husband.
- Her last public appearance is considered to be a video message shared at the opening of a new ride at Dollywood.
- Tributes have been paid by numerous celebrities and President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered nationwide.
- Grieving fans gathered at her Nashville home following the news of her passing.