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Dolly Parton's sister has claimed 'nobody in Nashville' sent condolences after the legendary Country star died - and she's revealed why she believes that is.
As previously reported, the Country music icon died at the age of 80, following a private battle with an unspecified form of cancer.
The world mourned the news, remembering not just the iconic voice, flashy outfits, and blonde hair, but the endless acts of kindness and philanthropy that Dolly quietly bestowed on the world.
However, her sister, Stella Parton, has claimed some people did not send their condolences due to political differences.
Stella, 77, who has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, claimed that people in Nashville did not reach out after the death of her sister due to her outspoken political views.
She told Gayle King on CBS Mornings: "I haven't heard from anybody in Nashville since my sister passed away.
"I haven't had one condolence from anyone – anybody that I know, entertainers that I know. Nobody. Not one...
"I'm assuming it might be because of my political, you know, activism on social media. I don't know."
Dolly had previously kept quiet about her views on politics, but Stella confirmed that the singer did have her own stance, adding: "I'm not telling!"
She acknowledged that the 'Jolene' singer was "smarter" not to reveal her views and risk alienating parts of her audience, explaining: "She never would have done that.
"She was smarter than me. You know, I tell everything. And I like everybody knowing what I think about it.
"Not her... She's a good businesswoman."
While Dolly did not get publicly involved in politics, she instead used her platform to advocate for issues she cared about, including improving literacy in Tennessee by creating the Imagination Library.
The Imagination Library was created in 1995 and has since gone on to donate over 300 million books to children from birth until the age of five to help foster a love of reading.
She also made a $1 million donation to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee to help fund Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine during the pandemic.
In the interview, Stella also admitted that it had been decades since she last saw her sister without her signature makeup on.
She revealed: "Not after she got to be 'Dolly Parton.' No, she would sleep in her makeup when she would come spend the night with me."
Stella also said that Dolly was "definitely prepared" for the end of her life, following a "brief battle" with cancer.
The news of her passing was shared by her representatives, who said: "Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched.
"Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.
"Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.
"After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones."
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