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Dolly Parton Laid to Rest in Private Nashville Funeral

Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private family funeral in Nashville on Friday, her family confirmed. The country music star, who died aged 80 on 25 August after a brief battle with cancer, was interred next to her late husband.

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Dolly Parton laid to rest in private family funeral

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A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

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Dolly Parton died aged 80 on 25 August after a brief battle with cancer and has been laid to rest in a private Nashville funeral, interred at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum alongside her late husband Carl Thomas.

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Dolly Parton has been laid to rest in a private Nashville funeral and interred alongside her husband Carl Thomas.

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Guardian Published 31 August 2026

Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral

Sky Published 31 August 2026

Dolly Parton laid to rest in private family funeral

Dolly Parton has been laid to rest following a private family funeral.

BBC Published 31 August 2026

Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville

A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

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