How Did Dolly Parton End Up Being The Music Legend That She Is Now?

Published on 10/29/2018
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Just Friends

Did you know that some people believe Parton is a closeted lesbian? The rumors began when people noticed that she rarely made public appearances with her husband and had a special friendship with a female friend from her childhood. You will even find pictures of her holding hands with Judy Ogle. They have been best friends since Dolly was in the third grade! She explained that she does love Judy, though their relationship was only platonic.

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Building Bridges

Although Dolly and Porter Wagoner fell out many years ago, she did not hesitate to rush to his bedside the moment she learned he was gravely ill. Her former partner died of lung cancer at 80 years old. Dolly was there to help him through the ordeal and bid him a proper goodbye. In one interview, she talked about how difficult an experience it was and how she prayed for him.

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