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'Lit up such a dark time': Family remembers Dolly Parton’s lasting gift to dying fan
Dolly Parton checked in on LeGrande Gold after his terminal cancer diagnosis, and his family said her music gave him comfort during chemotherapy.
- Three years ago, Dolly Parton called LeGrande Gold from a Tennessee area code, reaching out to the terminally ill fan who had only months to live following a cancer diagnosis.
- LeGrande's daughter, Bella Gold, said the family initially thought the call was from a producer, as her father grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, the same city as Parton.
- "My dad was so sick for so long, but there was such a joy that happened when she called him," Bella said, describing the moment as a deeply meaningful memory during a difficult time.
- Although LeGrande Gold has since died, the Golds continue to treasure the memory, with Bella stating, "Her music connects me so deeply to my dad, and that is something we'll never lose."
- The family in Orem, Utah, remembers Dolly Parton as someone who gave them a memory they will forever cherish, underscoring her impact beyond her global music icon status.
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'Lit up such a dark time': Family remembers Dolly Parton’s lasting gift to dying fan
Three years ago, a Tennessee-born father received a terminal cancer diagnosis. Then his phone rang, and the Queen of Country was on the other line.
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