Dolly Parton shares sweet memory in last Instagram post

Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, shared a video message on Dolly’s official Instagram account, announcing the news this evening (August 25).

He announced the death of his Aunt Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, saying: “This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality.

“As her head of security, for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment, but haven’t truly felt it until now.

“It is an honour, an honour that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness.”

He added that Dolly “lived in the light”.

Dolly Parton’s last Instagram post shares touching memory

Before the video announcing Dolly’s passing, the icon shared a video marking the 43rd anniversary of Islands In The Stream.

The video shows Dolly singing alongside the late Kenny Rogers on stage as they perform the classic hit.

Much of Dolly’s Instagram page featured moments from across her celebrated, record-breaking career.

Earlier this month, Dolly missed the opening night of a new attraction at her Tennessee theme park after experiencing dizziness and dehydration, with doctors advising her against travel.

In the aftermath of the cancelled appearance, she told People: “I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl.”

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She said she put her own health to the side while caring for her husband Carl before his death last year.

Dolly was married to Carl Thomas Dean for almost 60 years until his death in March 2025, aged 82.

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