Dolly Parton’s Niece Explains Why Family Chose Not To Share Singer's Health Issues

The country music singer died last week at the age of 80, following what her family described as a “brief battle with cancer”.

Senior Culture Reporter, HuffPost

Dolly Parton’s niece has opened up about how she and her family are grieving their loss in the wake of the country legend’s death last week at the age of 80.

Jada Star – who, like her late aunt, is a country musician – admitted to ExtraTV earlier this this week that the days since the Jolene singer’s death have been “really difficult”.

She added that her family’s spirits have been boosted by the outpouring of support they’ve received from fans around the world.

“I can’t remember a life without her in it,” said Jada, who is the daughter of........

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