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In the weeks following Dolly Parton's death in August 2026, friends and family have continued sharing personal reflections on her life. Reba McEntire revealed she missed a phone call from Parton shortly before she died, telling Entertainment Tonight and other outlets 'I'll never know why she called me,' underscoring their decades-long friendship. Additional stories detailed intimate details about Parton, including a clothing item her husband Carl Dean loved seeing her wear and the revelation that even her sister never saw her without makeup. On September 25, Nashville held celebrations honoring Parton in a nod to her film '9 to 5,' reflecting the country music community's ongoing tributes to the 'Queen of Country' since her passing.