Dolly Parton's Cousin Reveals Why She Kept Cancer Diagnosis Private

Dolly Parton’s Cousin Says Singer Even Kept Health Issues From Family: ‘She Always Wanted to Keep Everybody Being Positive Around Her’

Dolly Parton's cousin said that the singer even kept her health issues from her family and insisted on a simple burial to save the money for charity.

Dolly Parton’s Cousin Says Singer Kept Cancer Battle Private to Keep Fans From Worrying

Dolly Parton's cousin says the singer kept her cancel battle private so nobody worried about her.

Dolly Parton's cousin reveals why she kept cancer diagnosis private

Richie Owens, Dolly Parton's first cousin, told TODAY that Parton chose to keep her cancer diagnosis private to maintain a sense of optimism.

EXCLUSIVE: Dolly Parton’s Cousin Shares New Details on Her Health Battle Before Her Death

Dolly Parton’s first cousin Richie Owens has shared that the country music icon kept her health struggles private from even some family members.

“She Wanted To Keep Everybody Positive” — Dolly Parton’s Cousin Says She Kept Health Struggles Private From Her Family Too

The world lost an icon, but her family lost their beloved matriarch. It’s hard to believe it’s been over a week since the queen of country music, Dolly Parton, passed away at 80 years old in Nashville, Tennessee. She is of course a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully in her home state. Dolly comes from a huge family, she had 11 brothers and sisters who all have children, and several of her …