Uncomfortable truth about Dolly Parton's six-decade marriage: The lesbian rumors... moment that nearly made her grab a gun... and Jolene's real identity
Parton, whose death at the age of 80 after a cancer battle was announced on Tuesday, seemed to live a life straight out of a country music songbook.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 26, 2026, 5:06 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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