Danielle Parton Battled Cancer Weeks Before Dolly Died

According to an interview with Extra, Danielle Parton disclosed she was fighting stage zero cancer weeks before her aunt, music legend and singer Dolly Parton passed away at age 80. Unbeknownst to the public until recently, Danielle shared that while neither initially discussed their diagnoses specifically, she knew her aunt was ill by August 6 despite not knowing what specific illness affected her. After realizing the severity of her own condition around late July or early August, Danielle tried to reassure Dolly Parton about her prognosis, noting that her aunt prioritized worrying about others before revealing personal health struggles.